SB 2590

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 103rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Adult Content Age Verification

Abstract

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.

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Apr 09, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett

Apr 01, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller

Mar 18, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

Mar 15, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

Feb 21, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

Jan 19, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Nov 09, 2023

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Oct 23, 2023

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

Oct 18, 2023

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

Senate

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Senate

First Reading

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