Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 18, 2026.
ONLINE SAFETY ACT.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-18 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-18 | Latest Action | 2/18/2026 - Senate: |