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IL SB0050: AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE Verified

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AI Summary

The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act mandates that entities processing children's data prioritize their best interests and privacy.

Business Impact

If you operate online services for children in Illinois, you must conduct data protection assessments and ensure high privacy settings or face penalties.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
SB0050
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Oct 1, 2023
Last Action
Apr 11, 2025
Last Verified
May 19, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Online Services Technology Data Privacy Consumer Protection

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What This Means

The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act establishes requirements for entities processing children's data, emphasizing the need to prioritize children's privacy and best interests. It mandates data protection impact assessments and outlines specific actions to ensure compliance. This legislation affects a wide range of online services and products targeted at children.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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Compliance Checklist

Complete a data protection impact assessment for online services accessed by children
Who: Covered entities
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Maintain documentation of data protection impact assessments
Who: Covered entities
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Configure default privacy settings to high levels for children
Who: Covered entities
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General

Related & Companion Bills

Illinois SB3241 — AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE Illinois SB51 — AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE

Full Legal Analysis

The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act requires covered entities to process children's data in a manner that aligns with the best interests of children. This includes conducting data protection impact assessments for online services likely to be accessed by children and maintaining documentation of these assessments. Non-compliance can lead to enforcement actions by the Attorney General, who has the authority to request documentation. Key definitions in the bill clarify what constitutes a 'covered entity,' 'personal data,' and 'children,' ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the law.

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