HB4704 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FOIA-STUDENT HOTLINES
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: 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
DateChamberAction
1/29/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee