Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3242      — SEX OFFENDER-FULL LEGAL NAME

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

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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 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Requires sex offenders to use their full legal name on social media platforms.

The bill mandates that registered sex offenders who committed offenses against minors must display their full legal names on social media. Violating this requirement can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can more easily identify registered sex offenders on social media platforms.

Summary

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Securing Against Future Exploitation of Kids in Digital Spaces (SAFEKIDS) Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a sex offender who is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act who has committed a criminal offense against a victim who is under 18 years of age shall not create or have control of an account on a social media platform unless the account displays his or her full legal name. Provides that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Provides that the provision applies retroactively. Defines terms.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

Sponsors

  • Darby A. Hills · Cosponsor
  • Sue Rezin · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Darby A. Hills

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3242      do?
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Securing Against Future Exploitation of Kids in Digital Spaces (SAFEKIDS) Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a sex offender who is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act who has committed a criminal offense against a victim who is under 18 years of age shall not create or have control of an account on a social media platform unless the account displays his or her full legal name. Provides that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Provides that the provision applies retroactively. Defines terms.
Who sponsors SB3242     ?
SB3242      is sponsored by Darby A. Hills and Sue Rezin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3242     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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