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HB 174

$PROCUREMENT POLICY BD-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Illinois bill establishing procurement standards for Big Data and Technology acquisitions; passed committee but awaits Rules Committee clearance for floor consideration.

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 174

Legislative bill overview

HB 174 appears to establish or modify procurement policy requirements specifically for Big Data and Technology (BD-Tech) acquisitions by Illinois state entities. The bill passed its Executive Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation but has been re-referred to the Rules Committee as of July 2025, suggesting potential procedural or substantive revisions may be needed before floor consideration.

Why is this important

Government procurement of technology and data services represents significant public expenditure and affects service delivery across state agencies. Clear procurement policies for BD-Tech help ensure competitive bidding, fiscal accountability, and alignment with state technological infrastructure goals—while also influencing which vendors can do business with Illinois government.

Potential points of contention

  • Vendor access and competition: Procurement policies may favor certain company sizes or capabilities, potentially creating barriers for smaller tech firms or startups competing for state contracts
  • Data privacy and security standards: BD-Tech procurement involves sensitive government data; policies defining security requirements, data ownership, and liability could be contentious between state agencies and tech vendors
  • Cost and implementation complexity: Specialized procurement requirements for technology may increase administrative burden on agencies or limit flexible purchasing approaches, potentially raising costs

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

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