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IL HB3201
Bill
Status
2/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Mason
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 26-4 of the Criminal Code of 2012 to add subsection (a-6), making it unlawful to video record or transmit live video of another person in their residence at a location where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, without consent, when the recording is made outside the residence using a remote audio or video device.
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Violation of subsection (a-6) constitutes a Class 4 felony.
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Offense becomes a Class 3 felony if the victim is under 18 years of age or if the offender is required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act.
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Provides exemptions for law enforcement conducting criminal investigations, correctional officials for security purposes, and reporters or news media granted access to locker rooms for interviews.
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Defines "residence" to include rental dwellings but excludes stairwells, corridors, laundry facilities, and areas accessible to the general public.
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-UNAUTHORIZED VIDEO
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2022