SB 3242 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

SEX OFFENDER-FULL LEGAL NAME

Summary
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Securing Against Future Exploitation of Kids in Digital Spaces (SAFEKIDS) Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a sex offender who is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act who has committed a criminal offense against a victim who is under 18 years of age shall not create or have control of an account on a social media platform unless the account displays his or her full legal name. Provides that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Provides that the provision applies retroactively. Defines terms.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Aug 25, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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