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SB 2977 — CUSTOMER PROPRIETRY NTWRK INFO
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act. Prohibits any telecommunications carrier from releasing the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of any end user with an Illinois billing address or an Illinois area code, except under specified circumstances. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt rules to regulate the security of customer proprietary network information and personal identifying information. Requires a telecommunications carrier to provide notice to an Illinois resident (i) in the event of a breach of customer property network information or personal identifying information concerning an Illinois resident or (ii) if the carrier discovers or has reason to believe that customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information concerning the Illinois resident was acquired by an unauthorized person. Sets forth penalties for failure to comply with the provisions. Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004 to authorize the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to impose disciplinary sanctions against any licensee for purchasing, acquiring, selling, or releasing the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of an Illinois resident. Amends the Communications Consumer Privacy Act. Provides that it is an unlawful business offense for a customer proprietary network information broker to purchase, acquire, sell, or release customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of an Illinois resident. Sets forth penalties for violations. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to provide that any person who knowingly violates certain provisions of the Public Utilities Act prohibiting the release of the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of any end user commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Compared against the Illinois Compiled Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill adds new disciplinary measures against licensees for mishandling customer proprietary information and updates existing regulations concerning telecommunications privacy.
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225 ILCS 447/40-10
The Department may impose disciplinary sanctions against any licensee for purchasing, acquiring, selling, or releasing the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of an Illinois resident.
Adds a new basis for disciplinary action against licensees related to customer information privacy.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Sponsors
- Don Harmon · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Don Harmon Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2977 do?
- Amends the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act. Prohibits any telecommunications carrier from releasing the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of any end user with an Illinois billing address or an Illinois area code, except under specified circumstances. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt rules to regulate the security of customer proprietary network information and personal identifying information. Requires a telecommunications carrier to provide notice to an Illinois resident (i) in the event of a breach of customer property network information or personal identifying information concerning an Illinois resident or (ii) if the carrier discovers or has reason to believe that customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information concerning the Illinois resident was acquired by an unauthorized person. Sets forth penalties for failure to comply with the provisions. Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004 to authorize the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to impose disciplinary sanctions against any licensee for purchasing, acquiring, selling, or releasing the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of an Illinois resident. Amends the Communications Consumer Privacy Act. Provides that it is an unlawful business offense for a customer proprietary network information broker to purchase, acquire, sell, or release customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of an Illinois resident. Sets forth penalties for violations. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to provide that any person who knowingly violates certain provisions of the Public Utilities Act prohibiting the release of the customer proprietary network information or personal identifying information of any end user commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 2977?
- SB 2977 is sponsored by Don Harmon (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 2977?
- This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 2977?
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