Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2173      — FOIA-EMPLOYEE LIABILITY

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.

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Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body and any officer or employee of a public body (rather than only a public body) that discloses records in accordance with an opinion of the Attorney General is immune from all liabilities by reason thereof and shall not be liable for penalties under the Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

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

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

  6. To Government Operations

  7. Assigned to Executive

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights elections technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2173      do?
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body and any officer or employee of a public body (rather than only a public body) that discloses records in accordance with an opinion of the Attorney General is immune from all liabilities by reason thereof and shall not be liable for penalties under the Act.
Who sponsors SB2173     ?
SB2173      is sponsored by Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2173     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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