Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 1386 — FOIA OFFICERS

Last action — Referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the designation of Freedom of Information officers within public bodies to specifically include public body officials or employees, excluding private attorneys or law firms.

  • 5 ILCS 140/3.5

    officials or employees → public body officials or employees

    The term for individuals designated as Freedom of Information officers is clarified to include only public body officials or employees.

  • 5 ILCS 140/3.5

    public body officials → public body officials means elected or appointed office holders of the public body but does not include private attorneys or law firms appointed to represent the public body

    Clarifies the definition of 'public body officials' to exclude private attorneys and law firms from this designation.

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Craig Wilcox

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1386?
SB 1386 is sponsored by Craig Wilcox (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1386?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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