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SB 815

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

Illinois state technology governance bill advanced with unanimous committee support; awaiting third reading after re-referral to assignments.

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Bill Summary · SB 815

Legislative bill overview

SB 815 is an Illinois state government technology bill introduced by Senator Don Harmon that has advanced through committee with unanimous approval. The bill recently passed executive committee and is currently in the re-referral process after being scheduled for third reading.

Why is this important

Technology governance bills can affect state operational efficiency, cybersecurity practices, data management, and potentially IT procurement spending across Illinois government agencies. The unanimous committee passage suggests bipartisan support, though the specific provisions and fiscal impact remain critical to understanding its real-world consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text details makes it difficult to assess whether provisions impose unfunded mandates on local governments or agencies
  • Technology mandates could require significant state budget allocations for implementation and infrastructure upgrades
  • Potential for creating new regulatory requirements that affect how state agencies procure, manage, or report on technology systems

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

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