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HB 395

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

HB 395 establishes or modifies Illinois criminal law provisions addressing technology-related offenses, currently pending Rules Committee review after passing Executive Committee.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 395

Legislative bill overview

HB 395 addresses the intersection of criminal law and technology in Illinois, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided. Based on the bill title and committee progression, it likely establishes new criminal statutes, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms related to technology-facilitated crimes or digital offenses.

Why is this important

Technology-related crimes are rapidly evolving and often outpace existing legal frameworks. Legislation in this area affects how law enforcement addresses cybercrime, digital fraud, identity theft, and other tech-enabled offenses, while also raising questions about privacy protections and prosecutorial authority in the digital age.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope of "tech crimes": Disagreement over which activities constitute criminal conduct versus civil matters, and whether definitions are precise enough to avoid over-criminalization
  • Privacy and surveillance balance: Concerns that expanded criminal authority could enable excessive surveillance or data collection without adequate constitutional protections
  • Prosecutorial discretion: Whether new statutes grant prosecutors excessive power to charge offenses or if penalties are proportionate to harms caused

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

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