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HB 411

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Illinois HB 411 advances technology-related criminal law reforms through committee, though specific provisions remain unclear from legislative records available.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 411

Legislative bill overview

HB 411 is a criminal law bill focused on technology-related provisions introduced by Representative Chris Welch in Illinois. The bill has advanced through committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation but remains in the Rules Committee as of late May 2025, with its substantive details not publicly specified in the available legislative record.

Why is this important

Technology-related criminal law reforms can significantly impact how Illinois prosecutes cybercrimes, digital fraud, data theft, and related offenses. The bill's progression through committees suggests bipartisan or broad support, but its ultimate impact depends on specific provisions around enforcement authority, penalties, and privacy protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text makes assessment of specific controversial provisions impossible; common tech-crime bill disputes include whether penalties are proportionate to offenses and whether law enforcement surveillance powers are adequately limited
  • Technology legislation often faces tension between public safety advocates seeking stronger enforcement tools and civil liberties groups concerned about privacy and due process
  • If the bill expands prosecutorial authority or creates new criminal categories, questions may arise about whether definitions are sufficiently clear to avoid unintended consequences

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

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