SMART PHONE KILL SWITCH ACT
Summary
Creates the Smart Phone Kill Switch Act. Requires that any smart phone manufactured on or after July 1, 2016 that is sold or purchased in Illinois must be equipped with preloaded anti-theft functionality or be capable of downloading that functionality. Requires the functionality to be available to purchasers at no cost. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall adopt rules regarding smart phone anti-theft functionality. Requires wireless communications device dealers to maintain a written record of every purchase or acquisition of a used wireless communications device for resale. Sets forth information that must be included in the written record. Provides that a law enforcement agency that has probable cause to believe a device has been stolen or is evidence of a crime may place an investigative hold on or confiscate the device. Requires the installation of video security cameras at a dealer's physical location. Provides that a violation of the Act is a Class B misdemeanor. Provides exemptions from the application of the Act, including wireless telephone providers who acquire devices for trade-in or for repair and refurbishment programs.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Feb 25, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Feb 18, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Toi W. Hutchinson
DDemocratic
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