IL HB3289

Adds new definitions and violations to Illinois cyberstalking law (Section 12-7.5 of the Criminal Code of 2012), including harassment through repeated electronic communication, installation of monitoring software, and creation of harassing websites.

Defines "anxiety" as excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months with 3 or more associated symptoms, establishing clinical criteria for evaluating emotional distress in cyberstalking cases.

Establishes cyberstalking as a Class 4 felony with second or subsequent convictions as Class 3 felonies.

Clarifies that telecommunications carriers, mobile service providers, and internet service providers are not liable for transmitting or storing communications unless there is willful and wanton misconduct.

Specifies that a defendant directing third parties to commit cyberstalking actions is guilty under accountability principles, and exempts legitimate network maintenance and spam prevention activities from violation.