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SB 2363

LIDAR TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jason Plummer

SB 2363 imposes security requirements and restrictions on LIDAR technology in Illinois to address privacy and surveillance concerns related to detailed environmental mapping capabilities.

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Bill Summary · SB 2363

Legislative bill overview

SB 2363 establishes security requirements and restrictions for LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology use in Illinois. The bill appears to address concerns about data collection, privacy, and potential surveillance capabilities associated with LIDAR systems, which use laser pulses to create detailed 3D maps of environments.

Why is this important

LIDAR technology is increasingly deployed in autonomous vehicles, drone systems, urban planning, and infrastructure inspection—all of which can capture sensitive spatial data about private properties and individuals. Without regulatory frameworks, widespread LIDAR use could create privacy vulnerabilities and security risks. This bill represents an early attempt to establish guardrails before the technology becomes ubiquitous in Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's current filing provides limited detail on which LIDAR applications it covers (autonomous vehicles, commercial drones, government use, private sector) and how restrictions might affect different industries differently
  • Technology development impact: Overly restrictive security requirements could increase costs and slow adoption of beneficial LIDAR applications in autonomous vehicle safety, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure assessment
  • Interstate commerce concerns: Illinois-specific LIDAR restrictions may create compliance challenges for companies operating across state lines, potentially pushing technology development to less-regulated states

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

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