HB5066

Illinois HB5066 mandates social media platforms to prevent children under 16 from creating accounts.

HB5066, the Social Media Age Restriction Act, requires operators of social media platforms to implement age assurance systems to prevent children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. Exemptions apply if a parent or guardian allows a child to use an account held by them. Operators have 180 days to comply with the Act's requirements. The Attorney General can issue a 30-day notice for violations, with civil penalties of at least $1,000 per affected child if not cured within this period.