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IL HB3712

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ann Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Privacy Protections for Location Information Derived from Electronic Devices Act, making it unlawful for covered entities to collect or process an individual's location information except for specific permissible purposes such as providing requested services, completing transactions, legal compliance, or emergency response

  • Requires covered entities to provide a location privacy policy and obtain explicit opt-in consent before collecting location data, with consent expiring after one year or when the purpose is fulfilled; prohibits selling, renting, trading, or leasing location information to third parties

  • Explicitly states legislative intent to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ safety, religious liberty, and freedom of movement; clarifies that accessing contraception, pregnancy care, or abortion services does not constitute an "imminent threat to human life" triggering emergency disclosure exceptions

  • Prohibits disclosure of location information to government agencies without a valid warrant, legal mandate, data subject request, or genuine life-threatening emergency requiring court petition within 3 days

  • Authorizes civil lawsuits with damages of $5,000 per violation or actual damages (including emotional distress), whichever is greater, plus punitive damages and attorney's fees; prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses and contract provisions waiving rights under the Act

Legislative Description

PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2025
Judiciary - Civil3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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