Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2590

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Defines terms. 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 and for no other purpose. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
10/18/2023	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
10/18/2023	Senate	First Reading
10/18/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments
10/18/2023	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
10/23/2023	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
11/9/2023	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
1/19/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
2/21/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
3/15/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
3/18/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
4/1/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
4/9/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett

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