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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to include judicial bodies of the State as "public bodies" under the Act, and exempts certain records related to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders from disclosure, similar to the existing exemption for records related to the preparation of legislative documents. The bill also exempts judicial records that are subject to fees imposed under the Clerks of Courts Act from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2455&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2455.htm | 02/15/2023 |
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