The legislation is intended to replace the’ previous law, which, at least in part, was declared unconstitutional by the Illinois Supreme Court last spring.
The previous law, forbade any recording of anyone without consent from all parties involved. The new legislation distinguishes between “private” conversations and those that “cannot be deemed private,” such as a loud argument on the street. The recording of private conversations, without everyone's consent or a warrant, remains illegal.
Read the proposed bill here.