HB 1766

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 104th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Crim Cd-Publication Of Crimes

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful publication of criminal activity. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly makes a video record or live video of a crime while the crime is being committed and transmits or uploads the video record or live video of the crime to a social media site. Provides that a person who commits unlawful publication of criminal activity shall be sentenced to the same penalty as the penalty for the crime being transmitted or uploaded to a social media site. Provides exceptions. Defines terms.

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Jan 28, 2025

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Jan 27, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

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