HR0178 - Internet Safety

• Urges video sharing services and child-oriented websites to maintain strict content policies and remove life-threatening material that could harm children, particularly regarding the "Momo Challenge" phenomenon linked to self-harm and suicide.

• Calls on websites to assist law enforcement in locating creators of harmful content that encourages dangerous behavior among adolescents.

• Urges parents and guardians to exercise caution when children access the Internet, monitor for harmful content, and report dangerous material to websites and video sharing services.

• Urges the Illinois General Assembly to increase awareness about Internet safety and advance policies protecting children on the web.