Stop the Censorship Act

This bill changes how websites are protected when they moderate content. Today, sites can remove or limit many types of posts and still be shielded from lawsuits. The bill would narrow that shield so sites are only protected when they act against unlawful material, not just content they think is “objectionable.” It also protects actions that give users the option to restrict other types of content themselves, even if that content is legal. The goal stated is to “stop censorship” by platforms while still letting users control what they see.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Social media platforms, websites with user posts, and their users.
• What changes: Platform protections for moderation would apply only to taking down unlawful content; protections remain for offering user-controlled filters for other material.
• When: Would take effect if enacted into law (the text provided does not specify an effective date).