HB 1856 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FOIA-JUDICIAL RECORDS

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 25, 2025
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Jan 29, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Curtis Tarver
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