HB2330

ETHICS-AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2330 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to provide an affirmative defense for those who fully disclose relevant facts to.

Illinois HB2330 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act by adding a new section that establishes an affirmative defense for individuals facing criminal or civil charges under the Act. This defense applies if the individual fully disclosed all relevant facts to their ethics officer and relied in good faith on the officer's advice. This change aims to encourage transparency and reliance on professional ethics guidance.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Ethics & Elections Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

2:00 PM

Ethics & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Feb 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Feb 4, 2025

House

First Reading