Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB5179      — PRIVACY-NEURAL DATA-DEVICES

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled -4% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Creates the Protection of Neural Data Act. Requires any nonmedical person or organization using or facilitating neural devices to access individuals' neural data to publicly post all user agreements and privacy terms on their website and clearly disclose to individuals the health and safety risks associated with the device. Prohibits a covered entity from storing, retaining, or transferring an individual's neural data unless the individual consents. Requires that covered entities must delete all neural data in their possession and instruct all third party recipients to do the same within 30 days of an individual's retracting of consent. Authorizes the Attorney General and State's Attorneys to enforce the Act. Makes violation of this Act a Class 1 misdemeanor Creates a civil cause of action for violation and a presumption of at least $10,000 in damages for unauthorized transfer of neural data.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Motion Do Pass - Lost Judiciary - Civil Committee; 003-014-001

  3. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 14 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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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Votes

Judiciary

Failed 3 Yea · 14 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3901
Republican 0502
Total 31403
% of votes cast 15%70%0%15%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Nay
Bob Morgan Democrat Nay
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Didech Democrat Nay
Dave Vella Democrat Nay
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Nay
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Nay
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Nay
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Not Voting
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Not Voting
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5179      do?
Creates the Protection of Neural Data Act. Requires any nonmedical person or organization using or facilitating neural devices to access individuals' neural data to publicly post all user agreements and privacy terms on their website and clearly disclose to individuals the health and safety risks associated with the device. Prohibits a covered entity from storing, retaining, or transferring an individual's neural data unless the individual consents. Requires that covered entities must delete all neural data in their possession and instruct all third party recipients to do the same within 30 days of an individual's retracting of consent. Authorizes the Attorney General and State's Attorneys to enforce the Act. Makes violation of this Act a Class 1 misdemeanor Creates a civil cause of action for violation and a presumption of at least $10,000 in damages for unauthorized transfer of neural data.
Who sponsors HB5179     ?
HB5179      is sponsored by Anne Stava (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5179     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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