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HB 2312

CIVIL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois bill HB 2312 addresses civil law-technology issues; approved by committee but stalled in procedural review since March 2025, recently re-referred to Rules Committee.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2312

Legislative bill overview

HB 2312 is an Illinois bill sponsored by Tony McCombie that addresses civil law matters related to technology. The bill was approved by the Executive Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation on March 12, 2025, but has experienced procedural delays, including extension of the Third Reading deadline and recent re-referral to the Rules Committee as of May 31, 2025.

Why is this important

Technology-related civil law issues increasingly affect liability, contracts, privacy, and consumer protections in Illinois. The bill's current status suggests either substantive concerns requiring committee review or procedural obstacles that have prevented it from advancing to a full chamber vote.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific provisions of the bill remain unclear from available legislative history, but tech-civil law bills often face disagreement over liability frameworks for digital platforms and service providers
  • Re-referral to Rules Committee after Executive Committee approval indicates potential procedural disputes or concerns that emerged during earlier readings
  • Extended deadlines and calendar holds suggest either bipartisan negotiation on amendments or opposition that prevents consensus for advancement

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

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