SB3977

DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE

Introduced·2/6/26
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Illinois SB3977 establishes the Children's Social Media Safety Act, aiming to protect minors by regulating age verification and content exposure on.

The Children's Social Media Safety Act, SB3977, mandates age verification for users on social media platforms within Illinois. It requires operators to implement default privacy settings for minors, restricting access to certain content and features based on age. The Act also limits the use of addictive feeds and mandates parental consent for financial transactions involving minors. It defines key terms such as "covered minor," "covered operator," and "signal," which refers to age bracket data.

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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