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SB4038 - 104th General Assembly
UNAUTHORIZE VIDEO-PHOTO-COURT
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/26-4from Ch. 38, par. 26-4
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Modifies the offense of unauthorized video recording and live video transmission to also include unauthorized photographing. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a video record or transmit live video of or photograph another person in a courtroom or any location inside of a State courthouse without that person's consent or judicial authorization. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony or a Class 3 felony if the victim is a person who is a victim or witness in a criminal case and is present in court in his or her capacity as a victim or witness. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed a device that makes a video record or transmits live video or photographs another person in a courtroom or any location inside of a State courthouse without that person's consent or judicial authorization. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "courthouse".
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a video record, transmit live video of, or place or cause to be placed a device that makes a video record or transmits live video of another person whom the person knows to be a victim or witness in any location inside of a State courthouse without that person's consent or consent of the presiding judge, or consent of an entity responsible for providing law enforcement or security for a courthouse, provided that consent is consistent with any order issued by the Supreme Court or the presiding judge. Provides that an individual's consent to be recorded does not supersede a judicial order prohibiting video recording. Provides that the provision does not apply to video captured by the courthouse security cameras or body cameras worn by law enforcement officers. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to circumvent the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Establishes penalties for violations. Defines "courthouse".
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/03/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 4/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 4/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III |
| 4/24/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 5/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 5/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments |
| 5/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive |
| 5/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted |
| 5/06/2026 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000 |
| 5/06/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026 |
| 5/07/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/07/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2026 |