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BIPA Amendment (Procedure and Damages)

Amends BIPA so that repeated collection of the same person's biometric data by the same method counts as a single violation for damages, and allows electronic signatures for consent.

Where it stands

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Signed by the governor (Public Act 103-0769)Aug 2, 20242 years ago

Body
Illinois General Assembly
Session
2023-2024
Introduced
Jan 31, 2024
In effect since
Aug 2, 20242 years ago
Votes
Senate 46-13, House 81-30
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
BiometricsPrivacy
Official page On Regulations: Illinois BIPA

Timeline

  1. Aug 2, 2024 2 years ago

    Signed by Governor Pritzker; Public Act 103-0769 takes effect

  2. May 16, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed House 81-30

  3. Apr 11, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Senate 46-13

  4. Jan 31, 2024 2 years ago

    Filed in Senate

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Bill Cunningham
  • D (Democrat)Ann M. Williams