HB5406

FOIA-BUSINESS DAY

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5406 amends the Freedom of Information Act to redefine "business day" and adjust the timeframe for responding to commercial record.

Illinois HB5406 amends the Freedom of Information Act by defining "business day" as Monday through Friday, excluding specified holidays. It modifies the timeframe for public bodies to respond to requests for records intended for commercial purposes, changing the reference from 21 working days to 21 business days. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "public records," "commercial purpose," and "private information," and outlines the process for handling voluminous requests.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 26

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee