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HB 4771

POLICE DATA SHARING ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kam Buckner

The bill creates a standardized, privacy-conscious data sharing framework for law enforcement to securely exchange and use data across agencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 4771

Summary of HB 4771 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is titled the Police Data Sharing Act. While the exact language is not provided here, the typical aim of a police data sharing act is to establish a standardized framework for the collection, exchange, use, retention, and protection of law enforcement data across agencies. The act commonly seeks to improve interoperability, transparency, accountability, and efficiency in policing by enabling authorized entities to access relevant data while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

Key provisions and changes (subject to the bill’s text)

Note: The following outlines reflect common elements found in police data sharing statutes. For exact language, refer to the official bill text.

  • Data types and sources

    • Specifies which data sets may be shared (e.g., incident reports, arrest records, traffic stops, body-worn camera metadata, use-of-force records, surveillance data).
    • Identifies data custodians (state, county, municipal police departments, sheriffs’ offices, and potentially statewide justice information systems).

  • Data sharing framework

    • Establishes a central or federated system for data exchange among authorized agencies.
    • Defines permitted purposes for data access (e.g., crime investigation, public safety planning, training, grant administration) and prohibits unauthorized use.

  • Access and authorization

    • Creates user access controls, roles, and authentication requirements.
    • Requires minimum training for personnel with data access and ongoing privacy/safety compliance.

  • Privacy, civil rights, and data protection

    • Includes privacy protections to prevent misuse or over-retention of data (data minimization principles).
    • May require de-identification or limiting access for certain sensitive records.
    • Establishes oversight mechanisms to address potential abuses or violations.

  • Data quality and retention

    • Sets standards for data accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and standardization (e.g., data fields, coding schemes).
    • Specifies retention schedules and eventual deletion or archiving of data, with exceptions for investigative or legal obligations.

  • Transparency and accountability

    • May require reporting on data sharing activities, audits, and any data breaches.
    • Possible public-facing dashboards or summaries of data sharing metrics, while protecting sensitive information.

  • Remedies and enforcement

    • Outlines penalties or corrective actions for violations of the act.
    • Establishes an oversight body or assigns a state agency to enforce compliance.

Who is affected

  • Law enforcement agencies: state, county, and municipal police departments and possibly sheriffs’ offices that participate in data sharing.
  • Data custodians and IT/records offices within agencies responsible for implementing access controls, data standards, and retention policies.
  • Public safety agencies and potentially prosecutors’ offices that rely on shared data for investigations and case management.
  • Civil rights, privacy advocates, and the general public, who may benefit from enhanced transparency and controls over policing data.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill would define effective dates for implementation, transitional timelines for agencies to adopt data-sharing standards, and any scaling phases.
  • It may establish reporting requirements to the General Assembly or a designated oversight body on progress, privacy impact assessments, and incidents of misuse.
  • Possible requirement for rulemaking or acl procedures to implement technical standards (data formats, API specifications, access protocols).

If you can provide the actual bill text or specific sections, I can tailor the summary with precise provisions, statutory citations, timelines, and any notable fiscal impacts.

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

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