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HB 355

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

HB 355 updates Illinois criminal law to address technology-related offenses, establishing new criminal codes for digital crimes through enhanced legislative framework.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 355

Legislative bill overview

HB 355 is an Illinois criminal law bill focused on technology-related offenses that passed the Executive Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation in March 2025. The bill has been in the legislative process since March, with recent actions showing it was re-referred to the Rules Committee in May after deadline extensions.

Why is this important

Technology-related crimes are an evolving area of criminal law that states are actively addressing. This bill likely updates Illinois's criminal code to address digital offenses, which affects how law enforcement investigates tech-related crimes and how prosecutors and courts handle these cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: Tech crimes often involve complex terminology; unclear definitions could lead to inconsistent prosecution or legal challenges
  • Balance between law enforcement and privacy: Expanded authority to investigate digital crimes may conflict with privacy rights and require careful safeguards
  • Scope creep concerns: Broad language in tech crime statutes can sometimes criminalize conduct beyond the bill's stated intent, affecting legitimate technology use

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

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