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SB4038Introduced in the Senate

UNAUTHORIZE VIDEO-PHOTO-COURT

Passed

Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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".

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0750

July 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 22, 2026

100

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Ann Williams11Yes
Kelly Cassidy14Yes
Michael Kelly15Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  19. Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  21. Second Reading

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2026

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  27. Arrived in House

  28. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  29. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary Gill

  30. First Reading

  31. Referred to Rules Committee

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  33. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  34. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  35. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Criminal Committee; Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  36. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 070-036-000

  37. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000

  38. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  39. Second Reading - Short Debate

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  41. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  45. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000

  46. Passed Both Houses

  47. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  48. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  49. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  50. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  51. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  52. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  55. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  56. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  57. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  58. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  59. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  60. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  61. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  62. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  63. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  64. Sent to the Governor

  65. Governor Approved

  66. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  67. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0750

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