SB1590 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FOIA-CONSUMER FRAUD EXEMPTION
Last Action

4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act information and documentary materials obtained by the Office of the Attorney general or a State's Attorney under certain provisions of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that certain materials are not available for examination, except by authorized employees of the Attorney General and authorized law enforcement, without the consent of the persons who produced the materials. Provides that certain materials obtained by the Attorney General from other law enforcement officials shall be treated as if produced pursuant to a subpoena for purposes of maintaining the confidentiality of such information.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/04/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/04/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/04/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
2/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
2/20/2025SenatePostponed - Executive
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
4/04/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments