SB1826Introduced in the Senate
FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
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