HB4578 - Illinois: Business, Contract, Contractor, Liability, Telecommunication, Utilities

INFO TECH-REPORT CHILD PORN 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. House Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with substantially similar provisions amending the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, but with changes that include the following: (1) makes changes in the definition of "electronic and information technology equipment worker",[...]

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