SB2316

Illinois SB2316 requires parental consent for minors to create social media accounts and restricts access times for minors.

Illinois SB2316, the Parental Consent for Social Media Act, mandates that social media companies cannot permit Illinois users under 18 years old to create accounts without parental consent. The bill also requires social media companies to verify the age of account holders. Additionally, it restricts access for minors between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The Attorney General can investigate violations and initiate enforcement actions against social media companies and commercial entities. Violations result in civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation plus court costs and attorney's fees.