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HB 382

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Illinois HB 382 modifies criminal law provisions related to technology offenses, advancing through legislative review toward potential passage in the 2025 session.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 382

Legislative bill overview

HB 382 is an Illinois criminal law bill focused on technology-related provisions, though the specific statutory language is not publicly detailed in the available action history. Based on its title and committee processing, it appears to address criminal offenses or enforcement mechanisms involving technology. The bill has passed executive committee review and is currently in the rules process.

Why is this important

Technology-related criminal law updates are significant because they affect how law enforcement addresses cyber crimes, digital evidence, and emerging tech-facilitated offenses. Illinois, as a major population center with significant tech infrastructure, establishes precedent that may influence other states' approaches to technology crime prosecution and digital rights protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definitions: Tech-related criminal bills often debate what conduct should be criminalized and whether definitions are precise enough to avoid unintended consequences
  • Privacy vs. law enforcement: Balancing investigative tools and digital evidence access against citizen privacy rights and data protection
  • Jurisdiction and enforcement: Determining which agencies have authority over tech crimes and how interstate/international digital offenses are handled

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

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