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HB 5511 (2026), Children's Online Social Media Safety Act
Illinois Public Act 104-0664 (2026), enrolled as HB 5511, 104th General Assembly
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In force in 465 days, effective 1 January 2028.
An app store age verification (AV) rule binding private bodies.
As of 12 September 2026.
What this law does
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Requires internet enabled device operating systems to offer an age signal at device setup and pass an age category to apps and social media platforms on request, which must then apply default protections such as restricting algorithmic recommendations and notification hours for minors. Passed the House April 16, 2026, passed the Senate 57 to 0 with a 113 to 0 House concurrence on June 1, 2026, was sent to the Governor on June 26, 2026, and was signed July 31, 2026 as Public Act 104-0664. It was introduced as the Digital Age Assurance Act.
Who enforces it
Enforcement body
Illinois Attorney General
What it reaches
Age threshold
18
Verification methods
Device signal, Self declaration
Who checks it
Audit expectation
none
When LexLint raises it
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Read the law
official Public Act text, Illinois General Assembly
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