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 May 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
8
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Re-assigned to Executive
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Edly-Allen
DDemocratic
Co
Karina Villa
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Walker
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about SB 2121
Scope: IL
Hi! I can help you understand SB 2121. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline