Pritzker Signs Online Safety Bill for Illinois Children

Gov. JB Pritzker signs law aimed at protecting kids from social media algorithms

The law mandates parents to input their child’s age when a device is set up. Social media companies must show kids content from people they follow or accounts they search.

Pritzker Signs Laws Regulating How Social Media Platforms Interact With Children

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Governor signs Children’s Online Social Media Safety Act

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New Illinois law mandates stricter privacy settings and limits algorithms for kids

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Children's Social Media Safety Act, which is scheduled to implement stricter privacy settings and algorithmic restrictions for minors starting in 2028.

Pritzker signs online safety bill for Illinois children

Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation expanding online protections for children, including age verification and limits on certain social media features.

Pritzker signs bills addressing financial exploitation, nursing home mental health evaluations – WAND (Decatur)

One law will allow financial institutions to disclose suspicions of financial exploitation to trusted contacts, co-owners and beneficiaries of account holders. The measure also creates a Department on Aging online portal to receive reports of suspected financial exploitation and abuse.