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HB 2290

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois HB 2290 advances technology-related criminal law reforms through committee, addressing digital crimes with enforcement and privacy implications still under legislative review.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2290

Legislative bill overview

HB 2290 is an Illinois criminal law bill focused on technology-related offenses, introduced by Representative Tony McCombie. The bill has passed initial committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation but remains in the procedural stage, having been re-referred to the Rules Committee as of May 31, 2025.

Why is this important

Technology-related criminal statutes are increasingly important as digital crimes—including identity theft, cyberstalking, unauthorized access, and online fraud—grow more prevalent. Clarifying or expanding these laws can affect both law enforcement's ability to prosecute offenders and citizens' digital rights and privacy protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "technology crimes": Without seeing the specific language, such bills often debate whether definitions are narrow enough to target actual criminal conduct or broad enough to potentially criminalize routine digital activity
  • Privacy versus security balance: Technology criminal laws frequently tension between protecting individuals from digital harm and protecting privacy rights in an increasingly monitored environment
  • Enforcement and burden: New criminal statutes may create implementation challenges for law enforcement or prosecutorial resources, and questions about whether existing laws are adequate before expanding the criminal code

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

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