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HB 2291

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois HB 2291 updates criminal law to address technology-related offenses, advancing from committee approval toward full legislative consideration.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2291

Legislative bill overview

HB 2291 is an Illinois criminal law bill focused on technology-related offenses, introduced by Representative Tony McCombie. The bill has progressed through committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation from the Executive Committee but remains in the Rules Committee as of May 2025, suggesting ongoing deliberation about procedural scheduling.

Why is this important

Technology-related crimes are an increasingly prevalent threat to individuals and businesses, from identity theft to cyberstalking to unauthorized access to systems. Criminal law updates addressing tech offenses help ensure Illinois statutes keep pace with evolving threats and provide law enforcement with adequate tools to prosecute digital crimes.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition precision: Tech crime legislation must carefully define prohibited conduct to avoid inadvertently criminalizing legitimate cybersecurity research, authorized testing, or routine technology use
  • Penalty proportionality: Questions may arise about whether proposed penalties are proportionate to offenses and whether they distinguish between minor violations and serious crimes
  • Privacy vs. enforcement balance: The bill may face debate over investigative authorities granted to law enforcement and whether adequate privacy protections exist for citizens' digital information

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

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