It is terrible. But there is a ray of good news in there too. Not for IL sadly, but for other states that went on this path,
The bill picked up language exempting operating systems and developers distributing software under terms that let anyone copy, redistribute, and modify it freely. It also added a clause blocking platforms from locking down modified versions.
California’s AB-1043 had the same gap. Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, the same lawmaker who wrote AB-1043, introduced AB-1856 to fix it. After several rounds of edits, the amended bill redefines “operating system provider” to exclude anyone distributing software under those same open license terms.
The IL law does not have those carve outs. So ti’s way more draconian than the other states listed.
It is terrible. But there is a ray of good news in there too. Not for IL sadly, but for other states that went on this path,
The IL law does not have those carve outs. So ti’s way more draconian than the other states listed.
Don’t give an inch. These people have no interest in safety or privacy.