Law note · Illinois
HB 5511 (2026), Digital Age Assurance Act
cite House Bill No. 5511, 104th General Assembly (2026)
stage PROPOSED draft date not recorded
effective 2028-01-01
reviewed 2026-07-15
Would require internet enabled device operating systems to offer an age signal at device setup and pass an age category to apps and social media platforms on request, which must then apply default protections such as restricting algorithmic recommendations and notification hours for minors. Passed the House April 16, 2026, passed the Senate 57 to 0 with a 113 to 0 House concurrence on June 1, 2026, and was sent to the Governor on June 26, 2026; not yet signed as of this date.
Primary source: official Illinois General Assembly bill status record