HB1856 - 104th General Assembly

FOIA-JUDICIAL RECORDS
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/2from Ch. 116, par. 202
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
Date Chamber Action
1/28/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
1/29/2025 House First Reading
1/29/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025 House Assigned to Executive Committee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee