Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2082

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Defines terms. 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 and for no other purpose. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
2/6/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/28/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

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