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SB4038 - 104th General Assembly
UNAUTHORIZE VIDEO-PHOTO-COURT
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura M. Murphy, Napoleon Harris, III and Jason PlummerHouse Sponsors
(Rep. Mary Gill - Joyce Mason, Kam Buckner, Michael J. Kelly, Rick Ryan, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, Matt Hanson, Michael Crawford, Yolonda Morris, Sharon Chung, Natalie A. Manley, Martha Deuter, Nicolle Grasse, Dave Vella, Kelly M. Cassidy, Michelle Mussman, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Ann M. Williams, Mary Beth Canty, Lilian Jiménez, Abdelnasser Rashid, Stephanie A. Kifowit and Camille Y. Lilly)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 |
| 5/13/2026 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 |
| 5/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 5/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 5/13/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer |
| 5/13/2026 | House | Arrived in House |
| 5/13/2026 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary Gill |
| 5/14/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026 |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Criminal Committee; Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 070-036-000 |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000 |
| 5/15/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/19/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/19/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/21/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 5/21/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner |
| 5/21/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly |
| 5/21/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000 |
| 5/22/2026 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |