Date	Chamber	Action
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

5 ILCS 140/7

from Ch. 116, par. 207

410 ILCS 505/3.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying photographs and video or audio recordings made pursuant to an autopsy, except as provided in the Autopsy Act. Amends the Autopsy Act. Provides that any person may inspect and examine original photographs or video or audio recordings of an autopsy performed pursuant to the Act. Provides that the public may not obtain copies of photographs or video or audio recordings of an autopsy and provides exceptions to the prohibition. Provides that a person who is denied access or restricted in his or her use of copies of photographs or video or audio recordings under the Section may commence a proceeding in circuit court. Requires a person initiating a proceeding to provide notice to certain parties. Provides that the Section does not apply to the use of autopsy photographs or video or audio recordings in a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding. Provides penalties. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/27/2006	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Aaron Schock
1/27/2006	House	First Reading
1/27/2006	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

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