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IL HB3819

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Louis Lang

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

MICROPHONE-ENABLED DEVICES ACT

Last Action

Tabled

5/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT3/1/2017
Rules2/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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