Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HR 688 — COURT PILOT PROGRM - TV CAMERA

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Urges the Illinois Supreme Court to develop a pilot program to allow television cameras in courtrooms in the circuit courts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Motion Filed Rep. Paul D. Froehlich; Table HR 688 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

Sponsors

  • Paul D. Froehlich · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Paul D. Froehlich

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 688 do?
Urges the Illinois Supreme Court to develop a pilot program to allow television cameras in courtrooms in the circuit courts.
Who sponsors HR 688?
HR 688 is sponsored by Paul D. Froehlich.
What is the current status of HR 688?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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