HB4395 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
Last Action
1/14/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/2  from Ch. 116, par. 202
5 ILCS 140/7  
5 ILCS 140/9.5  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/13/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
1/14/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee