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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Mental Health Warning for Social Media Act. Provides that the operator of a social media platform shall ensure that a clear and conspicuous mental health warning label that complies with specified requirements: (1) appears each time a user accesses the social media platform; and (2) remains visible until the user takes specified actions. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall develop guidelines establishing requirements for the warning labels. Provides that the operator of a social media platform shall display a clear and conspicuous pop-up notification at least once every 30 minutes that a user has actively used the platform that informs the user of specified information. Provides that a violation of any of the provisions of the Act is 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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Mental Health Warning for Social Media Act, mandates that operators of social media platforms, defined as internet-based services primarily for social interaction with user profiles and content posting, must display a clear and conspicuous mental health warning label each time a user in Illinois accesses the platform, which will remain visible until the user exits or acknowledges potential harm. The Department of Public Health will create guidelines for these labels, which must warn of potential negative mental health impacts and provide resources like the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and social media platforms will also be required to show a pop-up notification at least every 30 minutes of active use, informing users of their usage time and offering options to deactivate or adjust this notification. Violations of this Act are considered unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, meaning enforcement actions can be taken by the Attorney General.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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