Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 R cosponsors

SB3945      — ADULT CONTENT AGE VERIFICATION

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes age verification requirements for websites distributing adult content to protect minors.

The bill requires commercial entities that publish adult content to verify the ages of users to prevent minors from accessing harmful material. Failing to do so may lead to civil penalties, and funds collected will support efforts against child exploitation.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill aims to help protect minors from accessing harmful adult content online.

Summary

Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Provides that a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors shall be subject to civil penalties if the entity fails to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify the age of individuals attempting to access the material. Provides that the Attorney General may investigate alleged violations and initiate a civil action for an injunction and to assess civil penalties. Provides that the civil penalties shall be deposited into the Cyber Exploitation of Children Fund, which shall be expended for the investigation of cybercrimes involving the exploitation of children. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

  18. To AI and Social Media

  19. Assigned to Executive

  20. Referred to Assignments

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3945      do?
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Provides that a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors shall be subject to civil penalties if the entity fails to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify the age of individuals attempting to access the material. Provides that the Attorney General may investigate alleged violations and initiate a civil action for an injunction and to assess civil penalties. Provides that the civil penalties shall be deposited into the Cyber Exploitation of Children Fund, which shall be expended for the investigation of cybercrimes involving the exploitation of children. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Who sponsors SB3945     ?
SB3945      is sponsored by Erica Harriss (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), John F. Curran (Republican), Sue Rezin (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), and Jil Tracy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3945     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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