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HB 2306

CIVIL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois HB 2306 modernizes civil law procedures to address technology's role in litigation, pending final rules committee approval after favorable committee review.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2306

Legislative bill overview

HB 2306 is an Illinois bill addressing civil law and technology issues, sponsored by Representative Tony McCombie. The bill has progressed through committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation in March 2025 but remains in the rules committee process as of May 2025. Without access to the bill's specific text, the precise provisions cannot be detailed, but the title suggests it addresses the intersection of civil litigation and technological applications.

Why is this important

Technology's role in civil law—including e-discovery, digital evidence, online dispute resolution, and data privacy in litigation—affects how courts operate, how citizens access justice, and litigation costs. Legislative clarity on these issues impacts both individual litigants and businesses involved in civil disputes. Illinois's approach could serve as a model or cautionary tale for other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of digital evidence standards: Disagreement over what electronic evidence rules should apply, how authenticity is proven, and cost-shifting for e-discovery
  • Access to justice vs. efficiency: Balancing technological requirements that might burden self-represented litigants against modernization goals
  • Data privacy and security: How civil cases handle sensitive digital information and liability for breaches during litigation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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