HB2334

FOIA-CYBERSECURITY

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Amends the Freedom of Information Act to enhance cybersecurity and streamline public records requests.

Illinois HB2334 amends the Freedom of Information Act to improve cybersecurity and efficiency in handling public records requests. It mandates that electronic requests for public records must be fully contained within the body of the submission, prohibiting public bodies from opening attached files or hyperlinks. Additionally, it stipulates that public bodies must respond to written requests within five business days, with the option to extend the response time by up to five more business days under specific conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 5, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech