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IL HB3819
Bill
Status
2/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Louis Lang
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AI Summary
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Creates the Microphone-Enabled Devices Act to regulate private entities' use of microphones in digital devices including smartphones, tablets, televisions, computers, cars, toys, and home appliances.
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Requires private entities to provide written notice to users and obtain informed written consent before enabling a device's microphone, including disclosure of frequency of use, duration, specific categories of information collected, and purpose of collection.
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Provides users with a private right of action for violations, allowing recovery of liquidated damages of $5,000 or actual damages (whichever is greater), reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and injunctive relief.
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Voids any waiver of the Act's provisions and any agreement that does not comply with its requirements; exempts contractors, subcontractors, and agents working for State agencies or units of local government.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
MICROPHONE-ENABLED DEVICES ACT
Last Action
Tabled
5/15/2017