Illinois · Senate Bill 3264 · 104th General Assembly

ONLINE SAFETY ACT

SB 3264 Sponsored by Rachel Ventura In committee

  1. Introduced Feb 3, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 3, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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…

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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.

Every action

15 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. SenateTo AI and Social Media
  6. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  1. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  2. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media · Senate AI and Social Media
  3. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
  4. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
  5. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

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Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.