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HB 2279

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois HB 2279 modifies criminal law statutes addressing technology-related offenses, currently pending rules committee consideration after executive committee approval.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2279

Legislative bill overview

HB 2279 modifies Illinois criminal law regarding technology-related offenses. While the specific statutory language is not detailed in the provided action history, the bill title and sponsorship indicate it addresses criminal penalties or definitions related to technology crimes. The bill has passed executive committee review and is currently in the rules process.

Why is this important

Technology-related crimes are increasingly prevalent and cause significant harm to individuals and businesses through identity theft, fraud, and data breaches. Clarifying or updating criminal statutes related to technology ensures law enforcement has appropriate tools and that penalties align with modern threats. Illinois's approach to tech crimes can influence how other states and the federal system address similar issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and specificity: Ambiguity about which technologies are covered could lead to inconsistent enforcement or unintended consequences for legitimate tech businesses and users
  • Penalties and proportionality: Questions about whether proposed criminal penalties are proportionate to offenses and whether they create disparate impacts across demographic groups
  • Definitional clarity: Technology evolves rapidly; statute language must be clear enough to address current methods without becoming obsolete or overly broad

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

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