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href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer services</a> available to individual Americans represent an extraordinary advance in the availability of educational and informational resources to our citizens.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="a_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> These services offer users a great degree of control over the information that they receive, as well as the potential for even greater control in the future as technology develops.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="a_3"></a><span class="num" value="3">(3)</span> <div class="content"> The <a aria-label="Definitions - Internet" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">Internet</a> and other <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer services" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer services</a> offer a forum for a true diversity of political discourse, unique opportunities for cultural development, and myriad avenues for intellectual activity.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="a_4"></a><span class="num" value="4">(4)</span> <div class="content"> The <a aria-label="Definitions - Internet" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">Internet</a> and other <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer services" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer services</a> have flourished, to the benefit of all Americans, with a minimum of government regulation.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="a_5"></a><span class="num" value="5">(5)</span> <div class="content"> Increasingly Americans are relying on interactive media for a variety of political, educational, cultural, and entertainment services.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent2 firstIndent-2"><a name="b"></a><span class="num bold" value="b">(b)</span><span class="heading bold"> Policy</span><span class="chapeau indent0">It is the policy of the <a aria-label="Definitions - United States" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-2032517217-1952898755&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">United States</a>—</span> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="b_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span> <div class="content"> to promote the continued development of the <a aria-label="Definitions - Internet" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">Internet</a> and other <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer services" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer services</a> and other interactive media;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="b_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> to preserve the vibrant and competitive free market that presently exists for the <a aria-label="Definitions - Internet" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">Internet</a> and other <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer services" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer services</a>, unfettered by Federal or<a aria-label="Definitions - State " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src="> State </a>regulation;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="b_3"></a><span class="num" value="3">(3)</span> <div class="content"> to encourage the development of technologies which maximize user control over what information is received by individuals, families, and schools who use the <a aria-label="Definitions - Internet" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">Internet</a> and other <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer services" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer services</a>;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="b_4"></a><span class="num" value="4">(4)</span> <div class="content"> to remove disincentives for the development and utilization of blocking and filtering technologies that empower parents to restrict their children’s access to objectionable or inappropriate online material; and</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="b_5"></a><span class="num" value="5">(5)</span> <div class="content"> to ensure vigorous enforcement of Federal criminal laws to deter and punish trafficking in obscenity, stalking, and harassment by means of computer.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent2 firstIndent-2"><a name="c"></a><span class="num bold" value="c">(c)</span><span class="heading bold"> Protection for “Good Samaritan” blocking and screening of offensive material</span> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="c_1"></a><span class="num bold" value="1">(1)</span><span class="heading bold"> Treatment of publisher or speaker</span> <div class="content"> <p>No provider or user of an <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer service" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer service</a> shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another <a aria-label="Definitions - information content provider" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-10252844-1237841279&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">information content provider</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="c_2"></a><span class="num bold" value="2">(2)</span><span class="heading bold"> Civil liability</span><span class="chapeau indent1">No provider or user of an <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer service" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer service</a> shall be held liable on account of—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="c_2_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> any action voluntarily taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of material that the provider or user considers to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable, whether or not such material is constitutionally protected; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="c_2_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> any action taken to enable or make available to <a aria-label="Definitions - information content providers" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-10252844-1237841279&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">information content providers</a> or others the technical means to restrict access to material described in paragraph (1).<a class="footnoteRef" href="#fn002009" id="fn002009-ref" name="fn002009-ref">[1]</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent2 firstIndent-2"><a name="d"></a><span class="num bold" value="d">(d)</span><span class="heading bold"> Obligations of interactive computer service</span> <div class="content"> <p>A provider of <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer service" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer service</a> shall, at the time of entering an agreement with a customer for the provision of <a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer service" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer service</a> and in a manner deemed appropriate by the provider, notify such customer that parental control protections (such as computer hardware, software, or filtering services) are commercially available that may assist the customer in limiting access to material that is harmful to minors. Such notice shall identify, or provide the customer with access to information identifying, current providers of such protections.</p> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent2 firstIndent-2"><a name="e"></a><span class="num bold" value="e">(e)</span><span class="heading bold"> Effect on other laws</span> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="e_1"></a><span class="num bold" value="1">(1)</span><span class="heading bold"> No effect on criminal law</span> <div class="content"> <p>Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair the enforcement of section <a aria-label="47 USC 223" href="/uscode/text/47/223">223</a> or <a aria-label="47 USC 231" href="/uscode/text/47/231">231</a> of this title, chapter 71 (relating to obscenity) or 110 (relating to sexual exploitation of children) of title 18, or any other Federal criminal statute.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="e_2"></a><span class="num bold" value="2">(2)</span><span class="heading bold"> No effect on intellectual property law</span> <div class="content"> <p>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or expand any law pertaining to intellectual property.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="e_3"></a><span class="num bold" value="3">(3)</span><span class="heading bold"> State law</span> <div class="content"> <p>Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any <a aria-label="Definitions - State" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">State</a> from enforcing any <a aria-label="Definitions - State" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">State</a> law that is consistent with this section. No cause of action may be brought and no liability may be imposed under any <a aria-label="Definitions - State" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">State</a> or local law that is inconsistent with this section.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="e_4"></a><span class="num bold" value="4">(4)</span><span class="heading bold"> No effect on communications privacy law</span> <div class="content"> <p>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the application of the <a href="/topn/electronic_communications_privacy_act_of_1986">Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986</a> or any of the amendments made by such Act, or any similar<a aria-label="Definitions - State " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src="> State </a>law.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="e_5"></a><span class="num bold" value="5">(5)</span><span class="heading bold"> No effect on sex trafficking law</span><span class="chapeau indent1">Nothing in this section (other than subsection (c)(2)(A)) shall be construed to impair or limit—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="e_5_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> any claim in a civil action brought under <a href="/uscode/text/18/1595">section 1595 of title 18</a>, if the conduct underlying the claim constitutes a violation of section 1591 of that title;</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="e_5_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> any charge in a criminal prosecution brought under <a aria-label="Definitions - State" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">State</a> law if the conduct underlying the charge would constitute a violation of <a href="/uscode/text/18/1591">section 1591 of title 18</a>; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="e_5_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span> <div class="content"> any charge in a criminal prosecution brought under <a aria-label="Definitions - State" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">State</a> law if the conduct underlying the charge would constitute a violation of <a href="/uscode/text/18/2421A">section 2421A of title 18</a>, and promotion or facilitation of prostitution is illegal in the jurisdiction where the defendant’s promotion or facilitation of prostitution was targeted.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent2 firstIndent-2"><a name="f"></a><span class="num bold" value="f">(f)</span><span class="heading bold"> Definitions</span><span class="chapeau indent0">As used in this section:</span> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="f_1"></a><span class="num bold" value="1">(1)</span><span class="heading bold"> Internet</span> <div class="content"> <p>The term “<a aria-label="Definitions - Internet" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">Internet</a>” means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="f_2"></a><span class="num bold" value="2">(2)</span><span class="heading bold"> Interactive computer service</span> <div class="content"> <p>The term “<a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer service" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">interactive computer service</a>” means any<a aria-label="Definitions - information service," class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-197268543-1952898658&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230"> information service,</a> system, or<a aria-label="Definitions - access software provider " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-629364878-1237841280&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230"> access software provider </a>that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the<a aria-label="Definitions - Internet " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230"> Internet </a>and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="f_3"></a><span class="num bold" value="3">(3)</span><span class="heading bold"> Information content provider</span> <div class="content"> <p>The term “<a aria-label="Definitions - information content provider" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-10252844-1237841279&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">information content provider</a>” means any<a aria-label="Definitions - person " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-991716523-1952898694&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230"> person </a>or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the<a aria-label="Definitions - Internet " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-635054945-1237841277&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230"> Internet </a>or any other<a aria-label="Definitions - interactive computer service." class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-1900800046-1237841278&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230"> interactive computer service.</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent3 firstIndent-2"><a name="f_4"></a><span class="num bold" value="4">(4)</span><span class="heading bold"> Access software provider</span><span class="chapeau indent1">The term “<a aria-label="Definitions - access software provider" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-629364878-1237841280&term_occur=999&term_src=title:47:chapter:5:subchapter:II:part:I:section:230">access software provider</a>” means a provider of software (including client or server software), or enabling tools that do any one or more of the following:</span> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="f_4_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> filter, screen, allow, or disallow content;</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="f_4_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> pick, choose, analyze, or digest content; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="f_4_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span> <div class="content"> transmit, receive, display, forward, cache, search, subset, organize, reorganize, or translate content.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sourceCredit">(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title II, § 230, as added <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._104-104">Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 509</a>, <span class="date" date="1996-02-08">Feb. 8, 1996</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/110_Stat._137">110 Stat. 137</a>; amended <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._105-277">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XIV, § 1404(a)</a>, <span class="date" date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/112_Stat._2681-739">112 Stat. 2681–739</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-164">Pub. L. 115–164, § 4(a)</a>, <span class="date" date="2018-04-11">Apr. 11, 2018</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/132_Stat._1254">132 Stat. 1254</a>.)</div> </div> </div></text> </div> <div class="tab-pane" id="tab_default_2">  <notes><div class="notes"> <hr class="footsep"/><br/><a class="footnote" href="#fn002009-ref" id="fn002009" name="fn002009">[1] </a><span class="footnote"> So in original. Probably should be “subparagraph (A).”</span><br/></div><div class="notes"> <div class="note" topic="editorialNotes"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Editorial Notes</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="referencesInText"> <span class="heading centered smallCaps">References in Text</span> <p>The <a href="/topn/electronic_communications_privacy_act_of_1986">Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986</a>, referred to in subsec. (e)(4), is <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-508">Pub. L. 99–508</a>, <span class="date" date="1986-10-21">Oct. 21, 1986</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/100_Stat._1848">100 Stat. 1848</a>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1986 Amendment note set out under <a href="/uscode/text/18/2510">section 2510 of Title 18</a>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and Tables.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="codification"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Codification</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._104-104">Section 509 of Pub. L. 104–104</a>, which directed amendment of title II of the <a href="/topn/communications_act_of_1934">Communications Act of 1934</a> (<a aria-label="47 U.S.C. 201" href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/201">47 U.S.C. 201</a> et seq.) by adding section 230 at end, was executed by adding the section at end of part I of title II of the Act to reflect the probable intent of <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/congress" occur="2" src="named_federal_agencies">Congress</span> and amendments by sections 101(a), (b), and 151(a) of <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._104-104">Pub. L. 104–104</a> designating §§ 201 to 229 as part I and adding parts II (§ 251 et seq.) and III (§ 271 et seq.) to title II of the Act.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="amendments"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Amendments</span> <p>2018—Subsec. (e)(5). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-164">Pub. L. 115–164</a> added par. (5).</p> <p>1998—Subsec. (d). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._105-277">Pub. L. 105–277, § 1404(a)(3)</a>, added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).</p> <p>Subsec. (d)(1). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._105-277">Pub. L. 105–277, § 1404(a)(1)</a>, inserted “or 231” after “section 223”.</p> <p>Subsecs. (e), (f). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._105-277">Pub. L. 105–277, § 1404(a)(2)</a>, redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (e) and (f), respectively.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="statutoryNotes"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2018 Amendment</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-164">Pub. L. 115–164, § 4(b)</a>, <span class="date" date="2018-04-11">Apr. 11, 2018</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/132_Stat._1254">132 Stat. 1254</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/115/164/s4/b">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<span class="date" date="2018-04-11">Apr. 11, 2018</span>], and the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply regardless of whether the conduct alleged occurred, or is alleged to have occurred, before, on, or after such date of enactment.”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1998 Amendment</span> <p>Amendment by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._105-277">Pub. L. 105–277</a> effective 30 days after <span class="date" date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</span>, see <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._105-277">section 1406 of Pub. L. 105–277</a>, set out as a note under <a href="/uscode/text/47/223">section 223 of this title</a>.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="miscellaneous"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Savings</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-164">Pub. L. 115–164, § 7</a>, <span class="date" date="2018-04-11">Apr. 11, 2018</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/132_Stat._1255">132 Stat. 1255</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/115/164/s7">“Nothing in this Act [see Short Title of 2018 Amendment note set out under <a href="/uscode/text/18/1">section 1 of Title 18</a>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure] or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to limit or preempt any civil action or criminal prosecution under Federal law or<a aria-label="Definitions - State " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src="> State </a>law (including<a aria-label="Definitions - State " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src="> State </a>statutory law and<a aria-label="Definitions - State " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=47-USC-80204913-1952898723&term_occur=999&term_src="> State </a>common law) filed before or after the day before the date of enactment of this Act [<span class="date" date="2018-04-11">Apr. 11, 2018</span>] that was not limited or preempted by section 230 of the <a href="/topn/communications_act_of_1934">Communications Act of 1934</a> (<a aria-label="47 U.S.C. 230" href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230">47 U.S.C. 230</a>), as such section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="miscellaneous"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Sense of <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/congress" markup="no-show" occur="3" src="named_federal_agencies">Congress</span></span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-164">Pub. L. 115–164, § 2</a>, <span class="date" date="2018-04-11">Apr. 11, 2018</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/132_Stat._1253">132 Stat. 1253</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/115/164/s2"> <span class="inline">“It is the sense of <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/congress" occur="4" src="named_federal_agencies">Congress</span> that—</span> <div class="paragraph indent1"><span class="num" value="1">“(1)</span> <div class="content"> section 230 of the <a href="/topn/communications_act_of_1934">Communications Act of 1934</a> (<a aria-label="47 U.S.C. 230" href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230">47 U.S.C. 230</a>; commonly known as the ‘<a href="/topn/communications_decency_act_of_1996">Communications Decency Act of 1996</a>’) was never intended to provide legal protection to websites that unlawfully promote and facilitate prostitution and websites that facilitate traffickers in advertising the sale of unlawful sex acts with sex trafficking victims;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><span class="num" value="2">“(2)</span> <div class="content"> websites that promote and facilitate prostitution have been reckless in allowing the sale of sex trafficking victims and have done nothing to prevent the trafficking of children and victims of force, fraud, and coercion; and</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><span class="num" value="3">“(3)</span> <div class="content"> clarification of such section is warranted to ensure that such section does not provide such protection to such websites.”</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="note" topic="execDoc"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Executive Documents</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="executiveOrder"> <span class="heading centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13925</span> <p><a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cpd/executiveorder/13925">Ex. Ord. No. 13925</a>, <span class="date" date="2020-05-28">May 28, 2020</span>, <a aria-label="85 F.R. 34079" href="/rio/citation/85_FR_34079">85 F.R. 34079</a>, which related to moderation of content posted on social media platforms, was revoked by <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cpd/executiveorder/14029">Ex. Ord. 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