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IL SB2134
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jason Barickman
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the private right of action for violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act, preventing individuals from suing directly in state or federal court.
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Transfers enforcement authority to the Illinois Department of Labor for violations involving employer collection of biometric information for employment, human resources, fraud prevention, or security purposes.
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Allows employees and former employees to file complaints with the Department of Labor within one year of a violation using a signed, completed complaint form.
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Designates violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, allowing the Attorney General and State's Attorneys to enforce violations.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
BIOMETRIC INFO ACT-VIOLATION
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021