Illinois HB2444 mandates the Attorney General to report annually on legal hours, fees, and costs for state defense.
HB2444 amends the Attorney General Act to require the Office of the Attorney General to record the number of hours, legal fees, and costs incurred by its attorneys and outside counsel in defending the state in legal proceedings concerning the constitutionality or statutory interpretation of Illinois law. The Attorney General must report these recorded details to the General Assembly by July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter. This bill aims to provide transparency in the legal expenses related to state defense.
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