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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Changes the definition of "harassment". Provides that the court may order the respondent to cease harassment. Establishes procedures for motions to extend plenary protective orders. Provides that the court may order the respondent to stop creating, using, and disseminating; remove; and delete the following harassing conduct: (1) any and all material or statements that constitute harassment, including, but not limited to, doxing, electronically generated or digitally altered content, and sexual private images and digitally altered sexual images; and (2) any and all electronic tracking or monitoring devices, system, or other electronic means, or tracking information. Provides that the court may order the respondent to present sufficient evidence that such compliance has occurred. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws concerning domestic violence and harassment to enhance protections for victims. It broadens the definition of "harassment" to include actions like "doxing" (publicly revealing private personal information online), the creation or dissemination of digitally altered content, and the use of electronic tracking devices without consent. The bill also clarifies procedures for extending existing protective orders, allowing courts to order respondents to cease and remove harassing materials, including digital content and tracking devices, and to provide proof of compliance. Additionally, it makes conforming changes to the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to align with these updates.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 409) (on 03/10/2026)
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