SB0049

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICE

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0049 mandates high-impact social media companies to provide free customer support for reporting harmful content.

Illinois SB0049 amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require high-impact social media companies to offer a free customer support service. This service must respond to customers within one business day and resolve issues within three business days. Companies failing to comply face fines of $1,000 per day, with collected fines supporting mental health awareness in Illinois. Effective January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 4, 2025

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen