United States of America: Online Content Policy Modernization Act
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
21 Sep 2020 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Introduction of Online Content Policy Modernization Act including amendment to liability immunity
The Online Content Policy Modernization Act is introduced, aiming to amend the immunity from liability in section 230 of the Communications Act regarding "good Samaritan" blocking and screening of offensive material. Furthemore, the bill aims to est…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament