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Governor issues amendatory veto on surveillance camera data collection
House Bill 1948 – which passed both the Illinois House and Illinois Senate unanimously – requires agencies that own or have access to certain kinds of video surveillance cameras to... Continue reading
Gettin’ Things Done in Springfield
It’s been a busy few months in Springfield. ACLU members and supporters have been working hard – contacting their legislators in Springfield on dozens of bills – fighting back bad... Continue reading
Camera Bill Passes Illinois House
The Surveillance Camera Data Collection Act (House Bill 1948), which would require police agencies that own or have access to video surveillance cameras to disclose to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority the number of their cameras, and their privacy regulations, has passed the Illinois House in a 110-0 vote. Continue Reading.
Oppose DNA collection upon arrest
Oppose DNA Collection Upon Arrest House Bill 3238: Download Fact Sheet Track Progress Read the bill DNA is different than a simple fingerprint. DNA testing discloses private health information about... Continue reading
HB 1948 – Surveillance Camera Data Collection: Status Update
On March 16th, HB 1948 (Amendment 1), the Surveillance Camera Data Collection Act unanimously passed the House Judiciary I – Civil Law Committee 11-0. The bill is now on second... Continue reading
