Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

HB3230      — SPEECH PROTECTION-GOVT/PRIVATE

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Creates the Freedom from Government and Private Collusion Against Free Speech Act. Provides that if a State agency or employee of the State coordinates with a private company to deny the freedom of speech of a citizen of this State, the citizen shall have a cause of action against that agency or employee and private company. Sets forth limitations. Provides that if a citizen of this State prevails in an action under the Act, the State agency or employee and the private company shall reimburse the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of 3 times the legal fees incurred in the action, plus the amount of damages awarded as the court shall determine. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3230      do?
Creates the Freedom from Government and Private Collusion Against Free Speech Act. Provides that if a State agency or employee of the State coordinates with a private company to deny the freedom of speech of a citizen of this State, the citizen shall have a cause of action against that agency or employee and private company. Sets forth limitations. Provides that if a citizen of this State prevails in an action under the Act, the State agency or employee and the private company shall reimburse the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of 3 times the legal fees incurred in the action, plus the amount of damages awarded as the court shall determine. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3230     ?
HB3230      is sponsored by Tom Weber (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Martin McLaughlin (Republican), and Amy L. Grant (Republican).
What is the current status of HB3230     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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