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This bill enhances security measures at the Illinois State Capitol Complex by requiring the Office of the Secretary of State to install and maintain electronic monitoring devices at each entrance and safety call boxes throughout the complex. The bill defines an "electronic monitoring device" as a surveillance instrument with fixed video cameras or audio recording devices that transmit activity to the Secretary of State Department of Police, and a "safety call box" as a well-lit, publicly accessible communication device that allows individuals who feel unsafe to contact law enforcement. A key provision of the bill is that any video or audio recordings created under these new security measures will be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the surveillance footage. The bill, named the Capitol Security and Safety Act, aims to improve safety and security for people entering and moving around the State Capitol Complex by providing enhanced monitoring and emergency communication options.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1026&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104