Clark Kaericher | Vice President of Government Affairs | 618-806-1501

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Subject Matter Hearing Scheduled for Next Week

The Senate Judiciary has scheduled a hearing on September 19^th, next Tuesday, at 11 am in the Bilandic Building in Chicago. This will be a subject matter hearing on SB 1126 (Rezin). This bill creates the “Illinois Age Appropriate Design Code” which is modeled on California legislation. 

This California legislation is currently being challenged in court as an unconstitutional restriction on speech and as preempted by Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act. It is for these reasons that the Illinois Chamber has opposed bringing this language to Illinois. We’ve been joined in our opposition by numerous business and technology groups, including TechNet.

I plan on reaching out to the sponsor, again, and will recap the committee testimony in the next newsletter. 

Annual Meeting Less Than Two Weeks Away!

The Chamber’s annual luncheon is now less than two weeks away. It is our biggest event of the year. This year’s version features a fantastic speaking lineup and a tribute to our former CEO Todd Maisch. Don’t forget to register HERE.

The 2023 annual luncheon and pre-event reception will be held on September 28 at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Please reach out to me for further sponsorship details at ckaericher@ilchamber.org

Rulemaking

No rulemaking of note in the past two weeks.

Veto Session Dates

Veto Session will be here before you realize. Lawmakers announced the 2023 dates for October 24-26 and November 7-9. View the calendar here.

BIPA Is Turning 15 - Register Today

Date/Time: Friday, October 6, 2023 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: The Security Innovation Hub | 1302 South Kilbourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60623

What will you learn? Delve into the present legal, political, scientific, ethical, and technological aspects of BIPA. Acquire insights from industry experts on how to proactively maintain and oversee your onboarding, access control, data and compliance protocols, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness to help avert a BIPA lawsuit.

Who should attend? Businesses of all sizes – small, medium, enterprise, and mega-tech – can gain valuable insights into BIPA compliance. We suggest that individuals with the following roles consider attending: Owners, CISOs, CSOs, Human Resources personnel, Legal departments, Accounting professionals, IAM staff, Operations and Facility Managers.

Why participate? With class-action payouts surpassing 1 BILLION++ dollars (and still rising), Illinois has earned the reputation of being “a cottage industry for BIPA lawsuits.” Now is a pivotal juncture for businesses across diverse sizes and sectors to grasp the significance of BIPA and actively engage in discussions. BIPA's impact has been felt across a wide spectrum, cases range from chicken processors, roofing distributors, retailers, restaurants, and amusement parks to mega tech corporations. It's imperative for all of these entities to comprehend the intricacies of the BIPA law, which encompasses both digital and physical implications.

More information here: bipabuzz.com (squarespace.com)

Articles of Interest 

Instacart Set to Raise IPO Price Target After Successful Arm Debut

Microsoft, Oracle Deepen Cloud Integration

Stratton says Japanese businesses find Illinois workforce, infrastructure attractive

Illinois finally lands a big EV battery plant

Worst-case scenario: Chicago budget gap could reach $1.9 billion by 2026

Meta Is Developing a New, More Powerful AI System as Technology Race Escalates

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