Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Murphy (D)
Latest Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0750
Jul 31, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new crime that makes it illegal to record video, transmit live video, or take photographs of anyone inside a state courthouse without the person's consent or a judge’s authorization. Violations can be misdemeanors or felonies, with harsher penalties when the victim is a crime victim or witness. It aims to protect privacy and safety of participants in court proceedings.
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