ONLINE SAFETY ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Rachel Ventura 2/18/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media New Act815 ILCS 505/2MMMMM newCreates the Online Safety Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, an owner of a social media platform shall: (1) incorporate an online safety center into the social media platform that provides consumers with specified educational resources; and (2) establish a cyberbullying policy for the social media platform. Provides for restrictions on personal data processors that offers any online service, product, or feature to minors. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media 3/5/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 3/5/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/11/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026