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type: "Bill"
title: "SMART PHONE ANTI-THEFT"
description: "Creates the Smart Phone Theft Protection Act. 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 exemption from the application of the Act, including dealers who acquire devices for trade-in, or repair and refurbishment programs."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "99th"
identifier: "SB 66"
citation: "Illinois SB 66 (99th)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 3
action_count: 77
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2015-01-15"
last_action: "2015-08-10"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/bbad141b-fac0-4500-888b-f3d836568cbc"
source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=66&GAID=13&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=83820&SessionID=88&GA=99"
source_hash: "91b51d5163e15aa21c4b7838a53d9bcc50fe97c8447f87d2affe58be816b253a"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---
# Illinois SB 66 (99th) — SMART PHONE ANTI-THEFT
Creates the Smart Phone Theft Protection Act. 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 exemption from the application of the Act, including dealers who acquire devices for trade-in, or repair and refurbishment programs.
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09900SB0066&GA=99&SessionId=88&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=83820&DocNum=66&GAID=13&Session=&print=true)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09900SB0066eng&GA=99&SessionId=88&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=83820&DocNum=66&GAID=13&Session=&print=true)
3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09900SB0066enr&GA=99&SessionId=88&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=83820&DocNum=66&GAID=13&Session=&print=true)
## Votes
- Concurrence, Amendment 3 — **590** (pass) · upper
- Third Reading — **540** (pass) · upper
- Third Reading — **1060** (pass) · lower
- Concurrence — **590** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Camille Y. Lilly — cosponsor (person)
- Carol Ammons — cosponsor (person)
- Emanuel Chris Welch — cosponsor (person)
- Ira I. Silverstein — primary (person)
- Mary E. Flowers — cosponsor (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2015-01-15** Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein `filing`
- **2015-01-15** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2015-01-15** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-01-28** Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities `referral-committee`
- **2015-03-12** Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
- **2015-03-13** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein `amendment-introduction`
- **2015-03-13** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-03-17** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
- **2015-03-19** Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
- **2015-03-19** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
- **2015-03-20** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein `amendment-introduction`
- **2015-03-20** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-03-24** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
- **2015-03-26** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2015-03-26** Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 015-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2015-03-26** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 14, 2015
- **2015-03-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-04-14** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein `amendment-introduction`
- **2015-04-14** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-04-15** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2015-04-15** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2015
- **2015-04-15** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
- **2015-04-16** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 014-000-000
- **2015-04-16** Recalled to Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2015-04-16** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Silverstein `amendment-passage`
- **2015-04-16** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 21, 2015
- **2015-04-22** Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-002 `reading-3, passage`
- **2015-04-22** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) `amendment-failure`
- **2015-04-22** Arrived in House `introduction`
- **2015-04-22** Chief House Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
- **2015-04-22** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2015-04-22** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-04** Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-07** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford `amendment-introduction`
- **2015-05-07** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-08** Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2015
- **2015-05-11** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford `amendment-introduction`
- **2015-05-11** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-11** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee
- **2015-05-13** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee
- **2015-05-14** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Consumer Protection Committee; by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
- **2015-05-14** Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 015-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2015-05-14** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 `amendment-failure`
- **2015-05-14** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2015-05-14** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
- **2015-05-18** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2015-05-18** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2015-05-18** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
- **2015-05-18** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
- **2015-05-18** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
- **2015-05-19** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford `amendment-introduction`
- **2015-05-19** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-20** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2015-05-20** Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2015-05-20** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2015-05-20** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2015-05-22** Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2015
- **2015-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
- **2015-05-25** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2015-05-25** Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3
- **2015-05-25** Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 - May 26, 2015
- **2015-05-26** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ira I. Silverstein `filing`
- **2015-05-26** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-26** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ira I. Silverstein `filing`
- **2015-05-26** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-28** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Energy and Public Utilities `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-28** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Energy and Public Utilities `referral-committee`
- **2015-05-28** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 015-000-000
- **2015-05-28** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 015-000-000
- **2015-05-31** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 059-000-000
- **2015-05-31** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 059-000-000
- **2015-05-31** Senate Concurs 059-000-000
- **2015-05-31** Passed Both Houses
- **2015-06-29** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2015-08-10** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2015-08-10** Effective Date January 1, 2016
- **2015-08-10** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0327 `became-law`
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/bbad141b-fac0-4500-888b-f3d836568cbc`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).