SB3278 - 104th General Assembly

HOUSEHOLD PRIVACY-CONSENT
Last Action
2/18/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Ellman and Robert Peters
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 855/16 new
5 ILCS 855/42 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Protecting Household Privacy Act. Provides that "household electronic device" includes residential security and surveillance systems. In provisions regarding exceptions from the Act, provides that lawful consent shall be obtained in accordance with specified provisions. Provides that a private entity, including the manufacturer or distributor of a household electronic device, or third party which collects, processes, stores, uses, or shares data in partnership with the private entity, shall obtain lawful consent to share household electronic data pertaining only to a single crime investigation with a law enforcement agency through a written opt-in request to the owner of the household electronic device or person in actual or constructive possession of the household electronic device. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to permit a law enforcement agency to disclose household electronic data for federal immigration purposes. Provides that any person or entity that collects, processes, stores, uses, or shares household electronic data shall take reasonable measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of any household electronic data. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/03/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
2/03/2026 Senate First Reading
2/03/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Executive
2/18/2026 Senate To AI and Social Media
3/05/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters