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HB 287

CIVIL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Illinois HB 287 addresses civil law and technology issues but lacks publicly available details on specific provisions affecting courts, digital disputes, or tech company regulations.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 287

Legislative bill overview

HB 287 is an Illinois bill addressing civil law and technology issues, sponsored by Representative Chris Welch. The bill has progressed through committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation but remains in the legislative process with extended deadlines and recent re-referral to the Rules Committee as of May 2025.

Why is this important

Technology-related civil law reforms can affect how disputes are resolved in courts, how digital evidence is handled, and how technology companies operate within the state. These changes impact businesses, consumers, and the judicial system's ability to handle modern legal disputes involving digital platforms and data.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public bill text availability - Without access to the specific provisions, it's unclear what civil law-tech issues are being addressed, making it difficult to assess stakeholder concerns or potential opposition
  • Extended timeline and re-referral - Multiple deadline extensions and re-referral to Rules Committee suggest possible procedural complications or need for further refinement
  • Broad subject matter - "Civil Law-Tech" encompasses numerous potential areas (digital contracts, e-discovery, platform liability, data privacy), each with different industry and consumer implications

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

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