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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Access to Justice Act. Creates the Remote Filing Task Force of 17 members. Creates an appointment process. Provides that the Task Force shall research and evaluate the existing ability of litigants to file court documents remotely across Illinois, including (1) identifying barriers for pro se litigants, people with a primary language other than English, people in crisis, people with disabilities, and people with low-literacy; (2) research and evaluate approaches to address any barriers identified by the Task Force to increase access and usability to remote filing for all Illinoisans; and (3) make recommendations to reduce barriers for litigants to remotely file court documents and improve access and usability of remote filing statewide. Requires that the Task Force submit a report containing its findings and any recommendations to the Supreme Court and the General Assembly by October 1, 2027. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on October 2, 2027. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a 17-member Remote Filing Task Force to research and evaluate how people in Illinois can file court documents electronically or through other remote methods, with a particular focus on making these processes user-friendly and accessible to everyone, especially those who represent themselves in court (pro se litigants), individuals with limited English proficiency, those in crisis, people with disabilities, and those with low literacy skills. The Task Force will identify existing barriers to remote filing, explore ways to overcome these obstacles to improve access and usability for all Illinois residents, and make recommendations to the Illinois Supreme Court and the General Assembly by October 1, 2027, after which the Task Force will be dissolved on October 2, 2027.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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