Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB2171      — FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill defines 'commercial purpose' in the Freedom of Information Act.

This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act by clarifying the definition of 'commercial purpose.' It specifies that using public records for purposes that promote profit or trade interests qualifies as a commercial purpose.

Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, as used in the Act, the term "commercial purpose" means, among other things, the use of any part of a public record or records, or information derived from public records, in any form for any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  8. To Government Operations

  9. Re-assigned to Executive

  10. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  16. To Government Operations

  17. Assigned to Executive

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2171      do?
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, as used in the Act, the term "commercial purpose" means, among other things, the use of any part of a public record or records, or information derived from public records, in any form for any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made.
Who sponsors SB2171     ?
SB2171      is sponsored by Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Linda Holmes (Democrat), and Seth Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2171     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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