HB0021

FOIA/LOCAL RECORDS-JUNK MAIL

Introduced·1/9/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB0021 amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Local Records Act to clarify that junk mail is not considered a public record.

Illinois HB0021 amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Local Records Act to define "junk mail" as unsolicited commercial mail or electronic communication sent to a public body that is not responded to by an official, employee, or agent. The bill specifies that junk mail is not included in the definition of "public record." This amendment aims to clarify the scope of public records and exclude unsolicited commercial communications from public record requests.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Executive Committee

Jan 9, 2025

House

First Reading