Pritzker signs law targeting addictive social media features for kids [Y0WgalgLaZV]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

Governor JB Pritzker signed the Children's Online Social Media Safety Act into law, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2028, to establish stricter online protections for minors in Illinois. WGN's Jewell Hillery has more details.