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HB 360

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Illinois updates criminal law to address technology-related offenses, pending rules committee final approval as of May 2025.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 360

Legislative bill overview

HB 360 addresses criminal law applications to technology-related offenses in Illinois. The bill has progressed through committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation but remains in the rules committee process as of late May 2025. Specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record, though the title suggests it covers technology-facilitated crimes or digital evidence handling.

Why is this important

Technology-related criminal statutes are increasingly necessary as cybercrimes, digital harassment, and online fraud grow. Illinois legislation in this area can establish clear standards for prosecution, victim protection, and law enforcement authority regarding tech-facilitated offenses. Given the bill's committee approval, there appears to be bipartisan recognition of the need for updated criminal code provisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of digital surveillance and law enforcement authority — Defining what technological evidence-gathering techniques are permissible without raising Fourth Amendment concerns
  • Definitional clarity for "technology crimes" — Whether provisions adequately distinguish between actual criminal conduct and legal technology use to avoid over-criminalization
  • Liability for platforms vs. individuals — Questions about whether providers, users, or both face legal responsibility under the new framework

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

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