In one paragraph
Illinois's SB 3454 (104th General Assembly) would create the Better Social Media Feeds Act. A covered online platform deploying an algorithmic recommender system would have to prominently list each system, describe its inputs and the weights used, and configure systems that use personal data by default to maximize one or more long-term user value metrics. It would take effect January 1, 2027. Last action: re-referred to Assignments May 22, 2026.
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What it means for business
Not law. If enacted, covered online platforms would have to disclose their recommender systems' inputs and weights and change default feed settings.
Key provisions
- Would create the Better Social Media Feeds Act, effective January 1, 2027 per the synopsis
- A covered online platform would have to prominently post a list of each algorithmic recommender system in use
- It would also have to post a description of each input and the weights used in each system
- Where a system uses personal data, it would have to be configured by default to maximize one or more long-term user value metrics
- The bill also has provisions on covered minors and long-term assessments
- A violation would be an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
- Status: Rule 3-9(a) re-referral to Assignments on May 22, 2026; a co-sponsor was added June 29, 2026
Latest legislative action
Jun 29, 2026. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sue Rezin | Primary |
| Jason Plummer | Cosponsor |
| Jil Tracy | Cosponsor |
| Sally J. Turner | Cosponsor |
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