SB3264 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ONLINE SAFETY ACT
Last Action
2/18/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
815 ILCS 505/2MMMMM new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Online Safety Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, an owner of a social media platform shall: (1) incorporate an online safety center into the social media platform that provides consumers with specified educational resources; and (2) establish a cyberbullying policy for the social media platform. Provides for restrictions on personal data processors that offers any online service, product, or feature to minors. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
2/03/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/03/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive
2/18/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media
3/05/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/05/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
3/11/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026