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119-hr-10332119th CongressWALLET

Sunset Section 230 Act

Sponsored By: Representative DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

Introduced

Summary

Repeals Section 230's liability protections for online platforms. The bill would then rewrite a wide set of federal laws so they no longer rely on Section 230 and instead reference Section 223 of the Communications Act.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

End online immunity after two years

If enacted, this bill would repeal Section 230, removing the federal immunity that limited lawsuits against services that host third‑party posts. The repeal would take effect two years after the date of enactment. This would likely raise legal and compliance risks for online platforms and could change how sites moderate content. Some people harmed by online content could see stronger legal options to sue platforms.

New rules on online services and references

If enacted, this bill would change the legal definition of an "interactive computer service" to cover information services, systems, and access software that let many users access a server, and would explicitly include library and educational systems. The bill would also update many federal laws to stop citing Section 230 and instead use Section 223 or other language. These definition and cross‑reference changes would take effect two years after enactment and could change which entities are treated as covered services in criminal and regulatory rules.

Change to 'Internet' definition for trademarks

If enacted, this bill would change the Trademark Act's definition of "Internet" to mean the international network of federal and non‑federal interoperable packet‑switched data networks. The change would take effect two years after enactment. Businesses that use trademarks or challenge marks online could see courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office treat online activity differently under the statute.

Tighter rules on deleted online posts

If enacted, this bill would strike certain statutory language that said deleting another person's communication while following Section 230(c) does not count as selecting or altering content. It would also remove a subsection from copyright law. These changes would take effect two years after enactment and could make deletions or removals legally riskier for publishers and hosting services.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/10/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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