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HB4704 - 104th General Assembly

FOIA-STUDENT HOTLINES
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/7
5 ILCS 860/15
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act to provide that any report or information submitted to a similar independent school helpline to the Safe2Help Illinois program is also confidential, may not be released except as otherwise provided in the Act or in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a person who intentionally discloses information in violation of the added provision commits a Class C misdemeanor. Defines "similar independent school helpline". Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/29/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/06/2026 House First Reading
2/06/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026 House Assigned to Executive Committee
3/19/2026 House To FOIA & OMA Subcommittee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee