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GA HB32

Cook County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Cook County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 for each civil action filed with the court. The technology fee can only be used for specific technological purposes, including purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining computer equipment, and acquiring imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, and printing equipment and software. The collected funds must be kept in a segregated account subject to audit by a county-approved auditor, and can only be used for the specified technological needs. The authority to collect this fee will expire on July 1, 2030, after which any remaining funds will be dedicated to general Cook County technology uses. If the court determines there is a surplus of funds, the judge may transfer the surplus to the county governing authority once a year. The bill also includes a standard clause repealing any laws that conflict with its provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-04-30 (on 04/30/2025)

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