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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Crossed Over
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a video record, transmit live video of, or place or cause to be placed a device that makes a video record or transmits live video of another person whom the person knows to be a victim or witness in any location inside of a State courthouse without that person's consent or consent of the presiding judge, or consent of an entity responsible for providing law enforcement or security for a courthouse, provided that consent is consistent with any order issued by the Supreme Court or the presiding judge. Provides that an individual's consent to be recorded does not supersede a judicial order prohibiting video recording. Provides that the provision does not apply to video captured by the courthouse security cameras or body cameras worn by law enforcement officers. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to circumvent the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Establishes penalties for violations. Defines "courthouse".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make it illegal for anyone to knowingly record video, transmit live video, or set up a device to do so, of a victim or witness inside a State courthouse without their consent, the consent of the presiding judge, or the consent of courthouse security personnel, as long as such consent aligns with any judicial orders. Importantly, an individual's consent to be recorded does not override a judge's order prohibiting recording, and this new rule does not apply to recordings made by courthouse security cameras or law enforcement body cameras, nor does it affect the Open Meetings Act, which ensures public access to government proceedings. The bill also defines "courthouse" to include any state or local facility where court proceedings take place and establishes penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (26)
Mary Gill (D)*,
Laura Murphy (D)*,
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D),
Matt Hanson (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Michael Kelly (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Jason Plummer (R),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Dave Vella (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Last Action
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (on 05/22/2026)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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