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Illinois passes novel social media regulations

It’s the latest state effort to regulate online spaces to protect kids.
Family members hold up photos after the verdict in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children at Los Angeles Superior Court, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to sign a comprehensive social media regulation bill that combines elements of laws enacted in other states.  

The measure, known as the Children’s Online Social Media Safety Act, would restrict “addictive” feeds; ensure an age-appropriate experience; and require device-makers to send an “age signal” to social media sites. 

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