In one paragraph
Illinois's HB 2411 (100th General Assembly) would have amended Section 15 of the Biometric Information Privacy Act to bar a private entity from requiring a person or customer to provide a biometric identifier or biometric information as a condition of goods or services, except as needed for employer background checks or employee security protocols. It would not have applied to companies providing medical services, law enforcement agencies or governmental entities. It was not passed before the 100th General Assembly ended (Session Sine Die, January 8, 2019).
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What it means for business
None: the bill died at the end of the 100th General Assembly and never became law.
Key provisions
- Would have added 740 ILCS 14/15(a-5) barring a private entity from requiring biometric identifiers or information as a condition of goods or services
- Exception for what an employer needs for background checks or employee security protocols
- Would not have applied to companies providing medical services, law enforcement agencies or governmental entities
- Status: Rule 19(a) re-referral to Rules March 31, 2017; died at Session Sine Die January 8, 2019
Latest legislative action
Jan 8, 2019. Session Sine Die
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Yingling D | Sponsor | HD-062 |
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