SB3945 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ADULT CONTENT AGE VERIFICATION
Last Action
2/25/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Erica Harriss
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Provides that a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors shall be subject to civil penalties if the entity fails to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify the age of individuals attempting to access the material. Provides that the Attorney General may investigate alleged violations and initiate a civil action for an injunction and to assess civil penalties. Provides that the civil penalties shall be deposited into the Cyber Exploitation of Children Fund, which shall be expended for the investigation of cybercrimes involving the exploitation of children. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
2/06/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Executive
2/25/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media