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AI Summary
The bill prohibits the Secretary of State from providing facial recognition services to law enforcement for immigration enforcement.
Business Impact
If you operate in Illinois and use facial recognition technology, you must ensure it is not used for immigration enforcement or face legal consequences.
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— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Illinois SB0225 restricts the use of facial recognition technology by the Secretary of State, specifically prohibiting its use for enforcing federal immigration laws. Compliance is important, though the bill does not specify penalties for violations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the Secretary of State from providing facial recognition services for immigration enforcement.
- Allows facial recognition requests for criminal investigations unrelated to immigration laws.
- Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code.
- Effective immediately upon becoming law.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0354
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham D | Primary |
| Celina Villanueva D | Primary |
| Christine Radogno | Primary |
| Cristina Castro D | Primary |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Concurrence, Amendment 1 ·
May 31, 2021
40 Yea
18 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Third Reading ·
May 27, 2021
65 Yea
47 Nay
6 Other
Passed ✓
Third Reading ·
Apr 22, 2021
37 Yea
14 Nay
8 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
House Amendment 001
Pending
2021-05-20
Compliance Checklist
Ensure facial recognition technology is not used for immigration enforcement.
Who: Law enforcement agencies and governmental entities.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or operational restrictions.
Who: Law enforcement agencies and governmental entities.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or operational restrictions.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Illinois SB0225 amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code to explicitly prohibit the Secretary of State from providing facial recognition search services or photographs obtained during the issuance of identification cards or driver's licenses to any law enforcement agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. This restriction aims to protect individuals' privacy rights and limit the use of sensitive biometric data in immigration enforcement. The bill allows for exceptions when the requests pertain to criminal activities unrelated to immigration violations. All law enforcement agencies and governmental entities in Illinois must comply with this prohibition immediately upon the bill's enactment. The bill does not specify penalties for violations, but the implications of misuse could result in significant legal and operational consequences. Key definitions related to facial recognition technology and its use in law enforcement are not explicitly outlined in the bill, but the focus remains on the prohibition of its use for immigration enforcement. This legislation aligns with similar measures in other states that seek to regulate the use of facial recognition technology and protect citizens' rights against surveillance and data misuse.
Official Source
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