IL HB2954

Establishes civil liability for "doxing," defined as intentionally publishing another person's personally identifiable information without consent with intent to harm or harass and knowledge that the person would likely suffer death, bodily injury, or stalking.

Doxing occurs when the published information causes significant economic injury, emotional distress, fear of serious bodily injury or death, or substantial life disruption to the victim or their family members.

Provides exceptions for publishing personally identifiable information when reporting criminal activity to law enforcement, reporting unlawful conduct, or engaging in constitutionally protected speech, press, assembly, protest, and petition activities.

Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions for damages and reasonable attorney's fees against individuals who commit doxing or entities that direct violations and knowingly benefit from them; defendants can recover attorney's fees if a suit is found frivolous or brought in bad faith.

Courts may issue temporary restraining orders, emergency orders of protection, or injunctions lasting up to one year to prevent disclosure of personally identifiable information, with provisions for extension and relief if circumstances change.