EFF Urges Illinois Governor to Veto Sweeping Age-Gating Bill

Illinois HB 5511 would require device-level age verification across internet-enabled hardware and services, forcing platforms to collect and share user ages. The bill also restricts features like personalized feeds and notifications for minors without parental consent. EFF warns the law threatens online anonymity, free speech, and open-source ecosystems, urging Governor Pritzker to veto it.