SB3264

ONLINE SAFETY ACT

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3264 mandates social media platforms to establish an online safety center and cyberbullying policies by January 1, 2027.

Illinois SB3264, known as the Online Safety Act, requires social media platform owners to integrate an online safety center by January 1, 2027. This center must provide resources to prevent cyberbullying and offer information on mental health services. Additionally, the platforms must implement a cyberbullying policy detailing how they handle such reports. The Act also restricts certain features for minors, such as preventing unsolicited communications from adults and limiting features that could extend minors' use of the platform.

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History

May 22

Senate

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

May 22

Senate

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

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026