SB0051

AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0051 establishes the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act to protect children's privacy online.

Illinois SB0051, the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, mandates businesses to implement specific measures for online services likely accessed by children. These include completing a data protection impact assessment, ensuring privacy settings default to high levels, and avoiding the use of personal information in ways detrimental to children. The Act also prohibits profiling children by default and collecting unnecessary personal information. Violations can result in injunctions and civil penalties up to $7,500 per affected child for intentional violations.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments