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SB 2172

FOIA-PUBLIC INFORMATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Suzy Glowiak Hilton and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois SB 2172 modifies FOIA public information requirements, though specific changes remain unclear as the bill undergoes extended committee review with multiple deadline delays.

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Bill Summary · SB 2172

Legislative bill overview

SB 2172 addresses modifications to Illinois's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding public information access and disclosure requirements. The bill has been in committee review since April 2025, with multiple deadline extensions suggesting ongoing deliberation about its specific provisions.

Why is this important

FOIA laws directly affect government transparency and citizens' ability to access public records, influencing accountability, investigative journalism, and public oversight of government operations. Changes to FOIA procedures can either expand or restrict information availability, making this consequential for democratic governance at the state level.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear – The bill summary doesn't specify which FOIA exemptions, timelines, or procedures are being modified, making it impossible to assess whether changes expand or limit transparency
  • Multiple deadline extensions – The repeated pushing back of committee deadlines (April 11 → May 9 → May 23 → June 2) suggests disagreement or complexity requiring negotiation among stakeholders
  • Partisan or interest group opposition – FOIA modifications often pit government efficiency/privacy interests against transparency advocates, with no indication of which direction this bill leans

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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