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Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

Every technology bill, vote, and legislator stance in Illinois, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
5
104th Regular Session
Top supporter
Curtis Tarver
100% support rate
Top opponent
Tom Weber
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving consumer data protection in Illinois

Legislators moving consumer data protection in Illinois
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Curtis Tarver
Curtis Tarver House · District 25
D
Strong +
100% 4
Theresa Mah
Theresa Mah House · District 24
D
Strong +
100% 4
Debbie Meyers-Martin
Debbie Meyers-Martin House · District 38
D
Strong +
100% 3
Jay Hoffman
Jay Hoffman House · District 113
D
Strong +
100% 3
Kevin Olickal
Kevin Olickal House · District 16
D
Strong +
100% 3
Tom Weber
Tom Weber House · District 64
R
Strong −
0% 5
David Friess
David Friess House · District 115
R
Strong −
0% 3
Marty McLaughlin
Marty McLaughlin House · District 52
R
Strong −
0% 3
Travis Weaver
Travis Weaver House · District 93
R
Strong −
0% 3
Norine Hammond
Norine Hammond House · District 94
R
Oppose
25% 4
Showing 5 of 5 bills

All technology bills

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 3122: BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act may commence an action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 3856: BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSE

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Defines "security purpose" to mean for the purpose of preventing or investigating retail theft, fraud, or any other misappropriation or theft of a thing of value. Provides that security purpose includes protecting property from trespass, controlling access to property, or protecting any person from harm, including stalking, violence, or harassment, and includes assisting a law enforcement investigation. Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Effective immediately.
in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2838: BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act has a right of action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days a written entity alleging the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.
in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2593: BIPA-IDOT TESTING VEHICLES

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to companies registered with the Department of Transportation to conduct testing of autonomous vehicles.
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 2051: BIPA-VEHICLE SAFETY TECH

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to an entity using vehicle safety technology for a vehicle safety purpose.