SB1826 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS
Last Action
2/06/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
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. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
1/14/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins