HB0550 Bill Summary

• Defines "computer scrub software" as third-party software designed to delete internet activity records including browsing history, cache, cookies, and website access data from computers and devices.

• Prohibits sex offenders convicted under specific sections of the Criminal Code (11-6, 11-20.1, 11-20.3, 11-21) and required to register from knowingly using computer scrub software on any computer they operate.

• Applies the computer scrub software prohibition to sex offenders on parole, mandatory supervised release, probation, and court supervision with an effective date tied to the Sex Offender Registration Act requirements.

• Adds comprehensive internet monitoring and computer access restrictions for sex offenders including requirements for prior written approval of computer use, periodic unannounced examinations, and installation of monitoring software at offender's expense.

• Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to incorporate these restrictions across multiple sections governing parole conditions (Section 3-3-7), probation conditions (Section 5-6-3), and court supervision conditions (Section 5-6-3.1).