Section 230 helped create the internet. What happens if it goes away?

Some senators are expected to hold a press event before April 11 about a bill to start a timer on reforming or replacing Section 230, according to reports.

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing moderation in good faith.