Bill > HB3152

This bill creates the General Assembly Privacy Act, which provides comprehensive protections for Illinois General Assembly members' personal information. The legislation requires government agencies to remove a member's personal information from publicly available content upon receiving a written request, and prohibits persons, businesses, and associations from posting, selling, or trading a member's personal information online if such action could threaten the member or their immediate family's health and safety. "Personal information" is broadly defined to include home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, and other sensitive data. The bill establishes a strict process for members to request privacy protection, allowing them or their representatives to submit written requests specifying which personal information should be kept private. If a person knowingly posts a member's family's personal information in a way that poses an imminent threat and causes bodily injury or death, they can be charged with a Class 3 felony. The law also provides legal recourse, allowing members to seek injunctive relief and potentially recover legal costs if their personal information is improperly disclosed. Notably, the legislation is designed to be interpreted broadly to maximize protection of members' personal information, reflecting growing concerns about privacy and personal safety for elected officials.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3152&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104