Bill would require some registered sex offenders to use full names online

The bill would require covered registered sex offenders to display their full legal names on social media accounts they create or control. It would cover accounts on public websites or apps that let users interact, build profiles, connect with other users, and post content for others to see. The rule would apply to people required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act who committed a crime against a victim under 18. Covered platforms are public websites or apps where users interact, create profiles, connect, and post content; the definition excludes services such as email, search engines, and cloud services, and some sites with provider-selected content. A first violation would be a Class A misdemeanor; a second or later violation would be a Class 4 felony. The bill says this rule would apply retroactively.