Illinois HB4019 amends the Open Meetings Act to allow civil actions for violations within 60 days of discovery.
Illinois HB4019 amends the Open Meetings Act to allow any person, including the State's Attorney, to bring a civil action within 60 days of discovering a violation of the Act. The court may examine meeting minutes in camera and grant relief such as injunctions or mandamus orders. Records obtained by the State's Attorney for review purposes cannot be disclosed. The court may also assess reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs against any party.
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