Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SB1826      — FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  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 February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1826      do?
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.
Who sponsors SB1826     ?
SB1826      is sponsored by Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), and Napoleon Harris III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1826     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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