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 Bill Status of HB1856  104th General Assembly


Short Description:  FOIA-JUDICIAL RECORDS

House Sponsors
Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

Hearings
Executive Committee Hearing Mar 19 2025 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 118 Springfield, IL
Executive Committee Hearing Mar 20 2025 4:00PM Capitol Building Room 122B Springfield, IL


Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/2from Ch. 116, par. 202
5 ILCS 140/7


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes judicial bodies of the State. Exempts preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Exempts judicial records already subject to fees imposed under the Clerks of Courts Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
  1/29/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/29/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee

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