IllinoisHB3712104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION

Sponsored By: Ann M. Williams (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Creates the Privacy Protections for Location Information Derived from Electronic Devices Act. Makes it unlawful for a covered entity to collect or process an individual's location information except for a permissible purpose. Provides that before collecting or processing an individual's location information for one of those permissible purposes, a covered entity shall provide the individual with a copy of the location privacy policy and obtain consent from that individual Authorizes a civil action in which if the plaintiff prevails, the court may award (1) actual damages including damages for emotional distress, or $5,000 per violation, whichever is greater; (2) punitive damages; and (3) any other relief. Provides that in addition to any relief awarded, the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to any prevailing plaintiff. Defines terms. Makes other changes.

judiciary - civil

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ann M. Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 7

House vote 3/20/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

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

    4/11/2025House
  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

    3/26/2025House
  3. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/26/2025House
  4. Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/26/2025House
  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

    3/24/2025House
  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/21/2025House
  7. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000

    3/20/2025House
  8. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

    3/11/2025House
  9. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/18/2025House
  10. First Reading

    2/18/2025House
  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams

    2/7/2025House

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