Illinois Passes Social Media Legislation To Regulate Flash Mobs

Think flash mobs are innocent fun?  Well if you’re in Illinois, proceed with caution.  The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill which provides tougher punishments for people whose social media posts result in flash mobs.  The bill was recently signed into law by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.

The new law is intended to reduce violent events in Chicago, particularly the areas along Michigan Avenue, an area well known for high end stores and shops.  This area has recently been the site of flash mobs, resulting in robberies, stopped traffic, and frightened bystanders. 

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