All Roll Calls
Yes: 151 • No: 0
IllinoisHB4262104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
ILLEGAL RECORDING-MINORS
Sponsored By: Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Creates the Civil Remedies for Nonconsensual Recording of Children Act. Creates a civil action for a child or the parent or legal guardian on behalf of a child if a person (1) makes a video record or transmits a live video of the child without the consent of the child's parent or guardian in a restroom, tanning bed, tanning salon, locker room, changing room, or hotel residence; or (2) makes a video record or transmits a live video of a child without the consent of the child's parent or guardian in a residence in which the child does not reside. Provides for exceptions. Provides that a child who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant violated the Act against the child is considered obviously and materially harmful to the child and is per se harmful and traumatic. Authorizes a prevailing plaintiff to recover: (1) the greater of: (A) economic and noneconomic damages proximately caused by the defendant's violation of the Act, including but not limited to damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages; or (B) statutory damages, not to exceed $10,000, against each defendant found liable under the Act; (2) punitive damages; and (3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Provides that an action under the Act may not be brought no later than 2 years from the date the cause of action was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence. Tolls the statute of limitation until the child becomes emancipated or attains the age of majority. Provides that if a State agency or unit of local government is required by law or ordinance to inspect a restroom, tanning bed, tanning salon, locker room, changing room, or hotel residence, the State agency or unit of local government must also inspect for hidden cameras. Provides that if a hidden camera is discovered, the owner or operator of the inspected location must post a public notice advising of the camera and the area it films. Provides that the notice must be in English and any other language that is spoken by a significant number of local residents in that area. Provides that the Act applies to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act.
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Curtis J. Tarver, II
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adam M. Niemerg
Republican • House
Brandun Schweizer
Republican • House
Dan Ugaste
Republican • House
John F. Curran
Republican • Senate
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin Schmidt
Republican • House
Kimberly Du Buclet
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Republican • House
Mike Porfirio
Democratic • Senate
Nicole La Ha
Republican • House
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Sue Rezin
Republican • Senate
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 112 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 20 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 19 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
5/15/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
5/7/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/28/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
4/28/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 17, 2026
4/16/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/16/2026SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
4/15/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
4/15/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/15/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
House Amendment 1
Introduced
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