FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS

Session: 104th General Assembly
Year: 2025
Bill #: SB1826
Category: FOIA, OMA and Public Notices
Position: Oppose
Mandate?
Revenue Loss? No
Authority Preemption?

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Summary 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.



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