The Better Social Media Feeds Act mandates transparency in algorithmic systems using personal data, requiring disclosure on the platform and default configuration to maximize long-term user value metrics. It also mandates long-term assessments of algorithmic impacts. Violations constitute unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective January 1, 2027.
If you operate social media platforms using personal data, you must ensure algorithm transparency and user value disclosures by January 1, 2027, or face penalties.
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What This Means
The Better Social Media Feeds Act enhances transparency in algorithmic systems on covered platforms. It mandates disclosure of algorithm details on the platform, requires systems using personal data to maximize long-term user value metrics, and includes provisions concerning covered minors and mandates long-term assessments of algorithmic impacts. Violations are considered unlawful practices under consumer protection laws. Effective January 1, 2027.
Key Provisions
- Covered platforms must disclose a list of algorithmic recommender systems in use and prominently display this information on the website, service, or application of the platform.
- Description of inputs and weights used in these systems must be provided.
- Systems using personal data must be configured by default to maximize long-term user value metrics.
- Includes provisions concerning covered minors and mandates long-term assessments of algorithmic impacts.
- Violations are considered unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, with amendments for a conforming change.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Brady | Primary |
| Dale Fowler R | Primary |
| John J. Cullerton | Primary |
| Michael E. Hastings | Primary |
| Michael W. Frerichs | Primary |
| Robert F. Martwick | Primary |
| Sue Rezin R | Primary |
| Tim Bivins | Primary |
| Antonio Muñoz | Cosponsor |
| Christopher Belt D | Cosponsor |
| Cristina Castro D | Cosponsor |
| Jacqueline Y. Collins | Cosponsor |
| Laura M. Murphy D | Cosponsor |
| Patricia Van Pelt | Cosponsor |
| Sara Feigenholtz D | Cosponsor |
| Terry Link | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Covered online platforms.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Considered an unlawful practice under consumer protection laws.
Who: Covered online platforms.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Considered an unlawful practice under consumer protection laws.
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