HB 3712 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Apr 11, 2025
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Committee
4
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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