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SB 3092

CRIM CD-STALKING-TRACKING DEV

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sue Rezin

SB 3092 clarifies criminal penalties for stalking via unauthorized electronic tracking devices in Illinois to strengthen prosecution of tech-enabled harassment and abuse.

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Bill Summary · SB 3092

Legislative bill overview

SB 3092 addresses criminal liability related to stalking and unauthorized tracking device use in Illinois. The bill appears to modify existing stalking statutes to include or clarify provisions regarding electronic tracking devices used to monitor individuals without consent.

Why is this important

Stalking through GPS trackers, AirTags, and similar devices has become an increasingly common form of harassment and abuse. Clarifying criminal penalties for device-based stalking helps law enforcement better prosecute these crimes and provides clearer protection for victims in an era of accessible tracking technology.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: How broadly "tracking device" is defined could affect legitimate uses (fleet management, parental monitoring of minors, law enforcement) versus criminal misuse
  • Consent and intent: Questions about what constitutes sufficient consent and whether intent to stalk must be proven, versus merely possessing unauthorized tracking capability
  • Privacy versus safety: Balancing victim protection against potential misuse where someone claims tracking was authorized or consensual when it wasn't

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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