HB2792

FOIA-USER VERIFICATION

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2792 mandates CAPTCHA tests for electronic Freedom of Information Act requests.

Illinois HB2792 amends the Freedom of Information Act to require public bodies to use CAPTCHA tests or similar measures when accepting electronic requests. This ensures that such requests are made by humans, aiming to prevent automated or bot-driven submissions.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Executive Committee

Feb 6, 2025

House

First Reading