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IL SB2741
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Holmes
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AI Summary
- Combines Illinois' separate statutes for harassment by telephone and harassment through electronic communications into a single unified statute under Section 26.5-2
- Expands the definition of harassment to include knowingly making comments, requests, suggestions, or proposals intended to harass that are unnecessary under the circumstances and cause emotional distress to a reasonable person
- Repeals Section 26.5-3 (harassment through electronic communications) as its provisions are merged into the telephone harassment statute
- Updates hate crime law references to reflect the consolidated harassment statute, maintaining that harassment-based hate crimes remain prosecutable
- Provides liability protection for telecommunications carriers, internet service providers, and hosting services except in cases of willful and wanton misconduct
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-HATE CRIME&HARASSMENT
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Criminal Law2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026
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