Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 3683 — FOIA CIVIL PENALTY

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Authorizes a court to award reasonable attorneys fees and costs and assess a fine not to exceed $1,000 if it finds that a public body denied or delayed access to a public record on improper or unreasonable grounds or for the sole purpose of delaying access without good cause.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. 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)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3683 do?
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Authorizes a court to award reasonable attorneys fees and costs and assess a fine not to exceed $1,000 if it finds that a public body denied or delayed access to a public record on improper or unreasonable grounds or for the sole purpose of delaying access without good cause.
Who sponsors HB 3683?
HB 3683 is sponsored by Paul D. Froehlich.
What is the current status of HB 3683?
This bill died with 96th 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.
Where can I track HB 3683?
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