INTERNET SCREENING LIBRARIES
Summary
Creates the Internet Screening in Public Libraries Act. Provides that each public library must have a technology protection measure to prevent the display on a public computer of any visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. Allows a public library to disable the technology protection measure for an adult engaged in legitimate research or some other lawful purpose. Requires the State Librarian to adopt rules to implement and administer the Act. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Internet Screening in Public Libraries Fund. Amends the Illinois Library System Act to require compliance with and submit an annual attestation under this Act in order to be eligible for certain grants. Amends the Illinois Local Library Act to be subject to the provisions of this Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 19, 2015
House · Reported by committee
To General Law Subcommittee
Mar 2, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Feb 19, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Peter Breen
RRepublican
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