HB1766Introduced in the House
CRIM CD-PUBLICATION OF CRIMES
Introduced by Christopher Davidsmeyer, District 100
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful publication of criminal activity. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly makes a video record or live video of a crime while the crime is being committed and transmits or uploads the video record or live video of the crime to a social media site. Provides that a person who commits unlawful publication of criminal activity shall be sentenced to the same penalty as the penalty for the crime being transmitted or uploaded to a social media site. Provides exceptions. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
January 28, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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