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HB 303

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

HB 303 modifies Illinois criminal law regarding technology-related offenses, though specific provisions require bill text review for precise impact assessment.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 303

Legislative bill overview

HB 303 addresses criminal law issues related to technology, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative action records. The bill has progressed through committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation and is currently in the rules process after deadline extensions.

Why is this important

Technology-related criminal law reforms affect how law enforcement investigates digital crimes, how courts handle electronic evidence, and what protections individuals have regarding digital privacy and data. These issues increasingly intersect with traditional criminal statutes and require legislative clarity.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope of tech-related crimes – Disagreement over which digital activities should be criminalized versus regulated civilly, and how broadly or narrowly statutes should be written
  • Privacy versus law enforcement capabilities – Tension between protecting individual digital privacy and providing law enforcement adequate tools for investigations (encryption, data access, digital surveillance)
  • Penalty levels and proportionality – Debate over whether penalties for tech crimes are appropriate relative to harm caused and comparable to traditional crime penalties

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

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