Bill Status of HB 1856   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  FOIA-JUDICIAL RECORDS

House Sponsors
Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/29/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/2from Ch. 116, par. 202
5 ILCS 140/7

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes judicial bodies of the State. Exempts preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Exempts judicial records already subject to fees imposed under the Clerks of Courts Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
  1/29/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/29/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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