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HB 1490

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Windhorst

Illinois HB 1490 modifies state criminal law regarding technology-related offenses, currently in committee review pending full legislative language disclosure.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1490

Legislative bill overview

HB 1490 is a criminal law bill recently introduced in the Illinois House that addresses technology-related issues within the state's criminal code. The bill was filed on January 21, 2025, and has completed initial procedural steps including first reading and referral to the Rules Committee. Specific legislative language and detailed provisions are not yet publicly available in standard legislative databases.

Why is this important

Criminal law bills involving technology typically address emerging concerns such as cybercrime, digital evidence handling, online harassment, deepfakes, or data privacy crimes—issues that state courts and law enforcement increasingly encounter. How Illinois defines and penalizes tech-related crimes affects both public safety responses and individual protections in an increasingly digital society.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of criminalization – Whether the bill's definitions are narrow enough to target genuine harms or broad enough to criminalize legitimate activities
  • Enforcement capabilities – Whether Illinois law enforcement has adequate training and resources to investigate and prosecute technology crimes
  • Constitutional balance – Potential conflicts between public safety measures and First Amendment or privacy protections

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

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