Who it would protect
People depicted in qualifying intimate-privacy violations and people targeted by content relating to defined cyberstalking.
Pending legislation — not current federal law.The provisions described as part of this bill would take effect only if enacted.
Legislative status
H.R.6334 has only been introduced and referred to committee. It has not changed current law. TAKE IT DOWN’s enacted requirements remain narrower than the changes proposed here.
What the bill would do
H.R.6334 would narrow aspects of section 230 immunity for claims involving defined intimate-privacy violations and cyberstalking. It would also broaden the TAKE IT DOWN Act’s notice-and-removal process beyond nonconsensual intimate visual depictions.
Under the proposal, a covered person could submit a written, signed removal request for qualifying content. A covered platform would have to remove the identified material and make reasonable efforts to identify and remove known identical copies within 48 hours.
The bill would preserve specified First Amendment protections and direct the FTC, in consultation with other agencies, to issue implementing regulations within 180 days after enactment.
Key dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | H.R.6334 is introduced in the House. |
| December 1, 2025 | The bill is referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| Current status | No chamber has passed the bill. |
| If enacted | The FTC would be directed to issue implementing regulations within 180 days. |
In brief
What it would cover
Specified nonconsensual content causing substantial emotional distress or fear of bodily harm, subject to definitions and exclusions.
Who would have duties
Covered public websites, online services, and applications, with stated exclusions for broadband, email, messaging, and data-storage services.
Legislative proposal: The bill’s provisions are not enforceable unless Congress passes and the President signs the legislation.
Proposed platform consequences
The bill would incorporate its expanded removal process into the TAKE IT DOWN enforcement framework and alter section 230 for defined claims. Exact liability would depend on the claim, the service category, knowledge standards, exclusions, and any final enacted text.