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HR 6266119th CongressIn Committee
Algorithm Accountability Act
Introduced: Nov 21, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-Utah)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 6266 amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to impose a duty of care on recommendation‑based algorithms, limit liability protection, allow private lawsuits, and invalidate predispute arbitration agreements.
Key Points
- 1Providers must exercise reasonable care to prevent bodily injury or death caused by recommendation algorithms.
- 2Liability protection under Section 230 is lost for violations of the duty of care.
- 3Private parties may sue for compensatory and punitive damages.
- 4Predispute arbitration agreements are invalidated for disputes under this subsection.
- 5Definitions clarify what constitutes a social media platform and a recommendation‑based algorithm.
Impact Areas
Social media platforms and developersUsers of social media platformsAdvertisers and content creatorsCourts and legal practitioners
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