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HB 330ILLINOISSession 104thState Billin committee

Illinois House Bill 330 makes a technical wording update to the Criminal Code of 2012 short title

Original title: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Last action · May 31, 2025: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules CommitteeSponsor: Chris Welch

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What This Bill Would Do

HB 330 implements a technical update to the short title provision of the Criminal Code of 2012 without altering any substantive criminal laws, penalties, or procedures.

Why it matters

Changes only the statutory section numbering and citation text for the Criminal Code of 2012, with zero impact on criminal offenses, law enforcement duties, or court sentencing guidelines.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Legal professionals and courts

Must reference the updated statutory short title citation for the Criminal Code of 2012.

Key Facts

HB 330 amends Section 1-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012.
The measure introduces a technical change concerning the short title of the Act.
The bill affects statutory referencing under 720 ILCS 5/1-1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HB 330 create any new criminal offenses or change existing penalties?

No. The bill makes only a concerning the short title of the Criminal Code of 2012.

What statute does HB 330 amend?

It amends Section 1-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5/1-1).

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

10 actions

May 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 11, 2025HouseFloor
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Mar 21, 2025HouseFloor
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 21, 2025HouseFloor
Second Reading - Short Debate
Mar 12, 2025House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

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Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Rules Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading
Dec 16, 2024HouseIntroduced
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Criminal Code of 2012

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Sources

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ftp.ilga.gov

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