Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

SB4046      — SOCIAL MEDIA AGE RESTRICTION

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

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  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes age restrictions for social media accounts to protect children.

This legislation requires social media platforms to implement age assurance systems to prevent children from creating accounts. Operators have a 180-day compliance period and can share user information with app distributors or device makers for this purpose.

What this means for you
  • Families: This law aims to help families manage their children's access to social media by requiring age verification.

Summary

Creates the Social Media Age Restriction Act. Provides that an operator of a social media platform shall take reasonable steps, including the implementation of an age assurance system, to prevent a child from creating or maintaining an account on the social media platform. Provides that an operator may enter into an agreement with application distribution services or device manufacturers to allow for user information to be shared for age assurance purposes. Provides that the provision does not apply to a parent or guardian who allows a child to use an account held by the parent or guardian. Sets forth provisions concerning a 30-day cure period and civil penalties. Provides that an operator shall have 180 days after the effective date of the Act to comply with the requirements of the Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

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

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

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

  8. To AI and Social Media

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4046      do?
Creates the Social Media Age Restriction Act. Provides that an operator of a social media platform shall take reasonable steps, including the implementation of an age assurance system, to prevent a child from creating or maintaining an account on the social media platform. Provides that an operator may enter into an agreement with application distribution services or device manufacturers to allow for user information to be shared for age assurance purposes. Provides that the provision does not apply to a parent or guardian who allows a child to use an account held by the parent or guardian. Sets forth provisions concerning a 30-day cure period and civil penalties. Provides that an operator shall have 180 days after the effective date of the Act to comply with the requirements of the Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB4046     ?
SB4046      is sponsored by Sue Rezin (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), and Sally J. Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB4046     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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