This bill, designated as the "Sunset Section 230 Act," aims to **repeal Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934**. This foundational provision currently shields online platforms from liability for content posted by their users and for their good-faith content moderation efforts. The bill's primary objective is to remove these protections, fundamentally altering the legal landscape for internet services. The legislation includes extensive **conforming amendments** across various federal statutes. These amendments update references and definitions in laws such as the Communications Act, Trademark Act, and several titles of the U.S. Code, which previously relied on or were impacted by Section 230. The bill specifies that the repeal of Section 230 and all related amendments will **take effect two years after the date of its enactment**, providing a transition period for affected entities.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sunset Section 230 Act
USA119th CongressHR-10332| House
| Updated: 9/10/2026
This bill, designated as the "Sunset Section 230 Act," aims to **repeal Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934**. This foundational provision currently shields online platforms from liability for content posted by their users and for their good-faith content moderation efforts. The bill's primary objective is to remove these protections, fundamentally altering the legal landscape for internet services. The legislation includes extensive **conforming amendments** across various federal statutes. These amendments update references and definitions in laws such as the Communications Act, Trademark Act, and several titles of the U.S. Code, which previously relied on or were impacted by Section 230. The bill specifies that the repeal of Section 230 and all related amendments will **take effect two years after the date of its enactment**, providing a transition period for affected entities.