HB5733

FOIA-POLICE

Introduced·3/24/26
Introduced Text

HB5733 amends the Illinois Freedom of Information Act to modify exemptions and procedures for public records requests.

HB5733 amends the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by changing exemptions and procedures for public records requests. It specifies that records containing law enforcement in-car camera and officer-worn body camera video and audio recordings are exempt from inspection or copying. It also modifies the time periods for public bodies to respond to requests, allowing extensions for certain types of requests. The bill sets out fees for copying records and specifies that certain personal information is exempt from disclosure.

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Current
Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 25

House

First Reading

Mar 25

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Mar 24

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech