HB2370

FOIA-FAIR TRIAL EXEMPTION

Introduced·1/31/25
Introduced Text

HB2370 amends the Illinois Freedom of Information Act to expand exemptions from public disclosure.

HB2370 amends the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by expanding the list of exemptions from public disclosure. The bill exempts various types of records and information from being disclosed to the public, including those that would interfere with ongoing investigations or administrative proceedings, create a reasonable inference that a person will be deprived of a fair trial, or reveal personal information that constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy.

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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 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Executive Committee

Feb 4, 2025

House

First Reading