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HB2518Introduced in the House

FOIA-CONSUMER FRAUD EXEMPTION

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Introduced by Tracy Katz Muhl, District 57

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act information and documentary materials obtained by the Office of the Attorney General or a State's Attorney under certain provisions of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Adds a power of the Attorney General with respect to the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require written answers under oath to written interrogatories. Provides that certain materials are not available for examination, except by authorized employees of the Attorney General and authorized law enforcement, without the consent of the persons who produced the materials. Provides that the Attorney General may, in the Attorney General's discretion, use information and documentary materials obtained in the course of an investigation under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act for law enforcement purposes, including, but not limited to, interviewing or questioning potential witnesses and consultants, in a complaint or other pleading, and in court proceedings.

Where it stands

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

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

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

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