summary
Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Removal of Unlawful Publications of Obscene and Harmful Depictions On Social Media Platforms Act. Provides that, following a report to a social media platform that an obscene depiction or otherwise harmful depiction by computer has been unlawfully published on the social media platform, the subject report must be promptly investigated for credibility, and if deemed credible, the subject image must be promptly removed by the operator of the social media platform within 24 hours of the submission of the report. Provides that, upon a finding of credibility by the social media platform that a report that an obscene depiction or otherwise harmful depiction by computer has been unlawfully published on the social media platform, the report, accompanied with any and all identifying information of the publisher of the unlawfully published obscene depiction or otherwise harmful depiction by computer media image, must be reported to the Office of the Attorney General. Provides that, whenever it appears to the Attorney General, upon report, complaint or otherwise by a social media platform or other person or entity, that any person, within or outside the State, has unlawfully published an obscene depiction or otherwise harmful depiction by computer, on a social media platform, the Attorney General may bring an action or proceeding, in the name and on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois, to: (1) enjoin any violation of the Act; (2) obtain restitution of any moneys or property obtained directly or indirectly by any such violation; (3) obtain disgorgement of any profits or gains obtained directly or indirectly by any such violation; (4) obtain damages caused directly or indirectly by any such violation; (5) obtain civil penalties not exceeding $25,000 per violation; and (6) obtain any such other and further relief as the court may deem proper, including preliminary relief. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Removal of Unlawful Publications of Obscene and Harmful Depictions On Social Media Platforms Act, which establishes requirements for social media platforms to address potentially obscene or harmful content. The bill defines key terms such as "social media platform" (an internet service that allows users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content) and "obscene depiction" (visual content that appeals to prurient interests and lacks serious artistic or scientific value). Under the law, when a social media platform receives a report of an obscene or harmful image, it must investigate the report's credibility and remove the image within 24 hours if the report is deemed credible. Additionally, the platform must report the incident to the Illinois Attorney General, including identifying information about the content's publisher. The Attorney General is then empowered to take legal action, which can include stopping violations, obtaining restitution, recovering profits, seeking damages, and imposing civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. The bill aims to protect users from potentially harmful or inappropriate content on social media platforms by creating a rapid response mechanism for reporting and removing such content.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3030&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3030ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3030.htm |
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