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HB 2308

CIVIL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois HB 2308 addresses civil law-technology issues; currently in rules committee review after receiving committee approval in March 2025.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2308

Legislative bill overview

HB 2308 is an Illinois bill addressing civil law and technology matters, introduced by Rep. Tony McCombie. The bill has progressed through committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation but remains in the rules process as of late May 2025, with its third reading deadline extended.

Why is this important

Civil law-technology bills typically address how legal systems adapt to digital innovation, data privacy, electronic transactions, or technological accountability. The legislative timeline and committee activity indicate this is a substantive policy proposal under active consideration that could affect how Illinois law addresses tech-related civil matters.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's full text details are unavailable in this summary, making it unclear whether it expands or restricts liability for technology companies, impacts consumer protections, or affects small businesses differently
  • Implementation costs: Technology-related civil law changes often require regulatory infrastructure, training, or compliance systems that could burden courts, agencies, or private entities
  • Stakeholder conflicts: Technology companies, consumer advocates, legal professionals, and businesses may have competing interests depending on the bill's specific provisions regarding liability, privacy, or digital rights

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

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