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IL HB4401

IL HB4401
FOIA/LOCAL RECORDS-JUNK MAIL


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Local Records Act. In the definition provisions of those Acts, defines the term "junk mail" and specifies that the term "public record" does not include junk mail.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Local Records Act. It defines the term "junk mail" and specifies that "public records" do not include junk mail, which is defined as any unsolicited commercial mail or electronic communication sent to a public body and not responded to by an official, employee, or agent of the public body. This change aims to exclude junk mail from the definition of public records, which are subject to disclosure under FOIA.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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