Re: On the unfortunate need for an "age verification" API for legal compliance reasons in some U.S. states
Lucas Holt <[email protected]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 22:02:28 -0400
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Jeremy,
Illinois is also trying to pass a law similar to the california and
colorado versions. It might be worth reaching out there as well.
I appreciate the effort.
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Illinois Bill IL SB3977 (Children's Social Media Safety Act)
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discussion:
https://legiscan.com/politicorps/debate/fvwy4zdg/thread/a80v0s0w
<https://legiscan.com/politicorps/debate/fvwy4zdg/thread/a80v0s0w>
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*text: https://legiscan.com/IL/text/SB3977/2025
<https://legiscan.com/IL/text/SB3977/2025>*
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On 3/9/26 9:39 PM, Jeremy Soller wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> My name is Jeremy Soller, and I am Principal Engineer at System76. We released a statement on Age Verification laws last Thursday that you can read here:
>
> https://blog.system76.com/post/system76-on-age-verification
>
> Our Founder and CEO, Carl Richell, was able to get a meeting with Senator Matt Ball today to discuss the Colorado version of the California bill, SB26-051. His statements after the meeting are as follows:
>
> https://floss.social/@[email protected]/116201429734101067
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<p>Jeremy, </p>
<p>Illinois is also trying to pass a law similar to the california
and colorado versions. It might be worth reaching out there as
well. <br>
<br>
I appreciate the effort. <br>
<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/9/26 9:39 PM, Jeremy Soller wrote:<br>
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<pre wrap="" class="moz-quote-pre">Hello everyone,
My name is Jeremy Soller, and I am Principal Engineer at System76. We released a statement on Age Verification laws last Thursday that you can read here:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://blog.system76.com/post/system76-on-age-verification">https://blog.system76.com/post/system76-on-age-verification</a>
Our Founder and CEO, Carl Richell, was able to get a meeting with Senator Matt Ball today to discuss the Colorado version of the California bill, SB26-051. His statements after the meeting are as follows:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://floss.social/@[email protected]/116201429734101067">https://floss.social/@[email protected]/116201429734101067</a>
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Lucas Holt
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>
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