HB4578 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB4578

Introduced , by Rep. Jim Durkin

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

325 ILCS 5/4.5 new

Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that if an electronic and information technology equipment worker discovers any depiction of child pornography while installing, repairing, or otherwise servicing an item of electronic and information technology equipment, that worker shall immediately report the discovery to the local law enforcement agency. Provides that an electronic and information technology equipment worker who reports a discovery of child pornography as required under this provision is immune from any criminal, civil, or administrative liability in connection with making the report. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning children.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act is amended by adding Section 4.5 as follows:

(325 ILCS 5/4.5 new)

Sec. 4.5. Electronic and information technology workers; reporting child pornography.

(a) In this Section:

"Child pornography" means child pornography as described in Section 11-20.1 of the Criminal Code of 1961.

"Electronic and information technology equipment" means equipment used in the creation, manipulation, storage, display, or transmission of data, including internet and intranet systems, software applications, operating systems, video and multimedia, telecommunications products, kiosks, information transaction machines, copiers, printers, and desktop and portable computers.

"Electronic and information technology equipment worker" means a person who in the course of his or her employment or business installs, repairs, or otherwise services electronic and information technology equipment.

(b) If an electronic and information technology equipment worker discovers any depiction of child pornography while installing, repairing, or otherwise servicing an item of electronic and information technology equipment, that worker shall immediately report the discovery to the local law enforcement agency.

(c) An electronic and information technology equipment worker who reports a discovery of child pornography as required under this Section is immune from any criminal, civil, or administrative liability in connection with making the report.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.