HB5558

COUNTIES CD-COUNTY LIBRARY

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5558 amends the Counties Code to establish county law libraries and set fees for their use.

HB5558 amends the Counties Code to allow county boards to establish and maintain county law libraries in any county building or privately or publicly owned building at the county seat of government. These libraries must be open whenever the courthouse is open, unless closed based on operational necessity or by the county board. The county law libraries will be freely available to all licensed Illinois attorneys, judges, public officers, and the public.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20

10:00 AM

House Counties & Townships Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 14

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet