Bill > SB2316

This bill creates the Parental Consent for Social Media Act, which establishes strict regulations for social media platforms serving Illinois users under 18 years old. The bill requires social media companies to obtain express parental or legal guardian consent before allowing a minor to create an account, and mandates age verification through third-party vendors using methods like government-issued identification. Additionally, the law prohibits minors from accessing social media platforms between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Social media companies that fail to comply with these requirements can be held liable and face civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, which will be assessed by the court. Commercial entities and third-party vendors are also prohibited from retaining users' identifying information after granting platform access, with similar potential financial penalties for violations. The bill provides comprehensive definitions of key terms like "social media platform" and "Illinois user," and includes numerous exceptions for certain types of online services such as educational platforms, professional networking sites, and cloud storage services. The legislation aims to protect minors by giving parents more control over their children's social media usage and limiting potential online risks.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2316&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104