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SB 343

CIVIL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen and 8 co-sponsors

SB 343 updates Illinois civil law to address technology-related legal issues, advancing through committee with unanimous support but awaiting final legislative consideration.

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Bill Summary · SB 343

Legislative bill overview

SB 343 is an Illinois bill addressing civil law and technology issues, sponsored by Senator Don Harmon. The bill has advanced through committee with unanimous approval and is currently in the assignment process after being re-referred on April 11, 2025.

Why is this important

Technology's intersection with civil law creates practical challenges for courts, litigants, and legal processes. Clarifying rules around digital evidence, electronic filing, remote proceedings, or tech-related liability can modernize the legal system and improve access to justice.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: Without seeing the full text, the breadth of "civil law-tech" could address anything from e-discovery standards to AI liability, creating uncertainty about actual impact
  • Implementation costs: Technology infrastructure updates may burden counties or courts with unfunded mandates
  • Private sector implications: Depending on content, technology companies, insurance firms, or other industries could face new legal obligations or liability exposure

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

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