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Illinois Operating System Age Verification Law Passes House, Moves to Senate

· Bryan Lunduke · April 21, 2026, 4:49 p.m.
Operating Systems legislation Age Verification Technology Policy
Summary
Illinois HB 5511, a proposed law requiring age verification on all operating systems (including Linux and Windows), is progressing in the legislative process. The law has sparked discussions about its implications and overall feasibility.
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