In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
The bill forces major social‑media services that operate in Illinois to place a prominent “Delete Account” button in their settings and to delete the user’s personal information when the request is verified. It applies to platforms earning over $100 million a year and is aimed at protecting users—especially teenagers—from addictive use and data‑selling practices. The Attorney General will issue rules, and the law would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
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