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HB 2295

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois bill addressing technology-related criminal law provisions remains under Rules Committee review after passing committee with positive recommendation.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2295

Legislative bill overview

HB 2295 addresses criminal law provisions related to technology in Illinois. While specific language is not provided in the available legislative record, the bill has progressed through committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation and currently remains in the Rules Committee after a deadline extension. The bill's technical focus suggests it may involve cybercrime, digital evidence, or technology-related criminal statutes.

Why this is important

Technology-related criminal law updates are increasingly necessary as digital crimes evolve and courts face challenges with outdated statutes. Illinois legislation in this area could affect prosecution of cybercrimes, identity theft, computer fraud, or how digital evidence is handled in criminal proceedings—impacting both law enforcement capabilities and individual privacy protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of criminal liability – Whether technology-related offenses are defined broadly enough to address emerging threats or narrowly enough to avoid criminalizing legitimate activities
  • Privacy and surveillance balance – How the bill addresses law enforcement access to digital data versus protection of citizen privacy rights
  • Definitional clarity – Whether "technology" crimes are precisely defined to avoid ambiguous prosecution or unintended consequences for software developers, security researchers, and IT professionals

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

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