HB5276

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-SAFETY

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Expands the definition of "public official" to include law enforcement officers under the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act.

The Illinois HB5276 amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act by expanding the definition of "public official" to include law enforcement officers. This change allows law enforcement officers to request governmental agencies, persons, businesses, or associations to refrain from posting or displaying publicly available content that includes their personal information. The bill defines "personal information" to include home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and other sensitive data.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 27

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 24

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Ethics & Elections