A law in Illinois creating restrictions on social media use and online activity for children was recently signed, though it won’t take effect until 2028. One industry-backed trade group is maintaining the law is unconstitutional.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the law Friday, and described it as a new way to protect minors from addictive algorithmic features of social media and to prevent exposure to harmful content.
Amy Bos, vice president of government affairs with NetChoice, told The Center Square the organization is still opposed to the legislation due to constitutional concerns.
Bos referred to a previous letter the organization sent to Pritzker, calling on him to veto the law, which noted it would “invite litigation.” She said she wouldn’t get ahead of their lawyers, but the group still feels it’s unconstitutional.
Bos compared the restrictions in the bill on social media companies’ algorithms and feeds to that of a government telling a newspaper what stories to prioritize on the front page.
Bos didn’t confirm if the group was considering a legal attempt to block the law, as they have in many other states.
The law is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2028.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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