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HB 3832

Relating to the creation of a collaborative center; prescribing an effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Owens

HB 3832 fixes a typographical error in the Freedom of Information Act short title, removing a duplicated 'the'; it has no substantive effect on rights, duties, or FOIA rules.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3832

Summary — HB 3832 (GOVERNMENT‑TECH)

Status: Referred to Rules Committee
Introduced: February 18 / filed March 5, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Daniel Didech
Companion: SB 1568

Purpose

HB 3832 makes a technical amendment to the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The change corrects a typographical error in Section 1.1 (the short title) of the statute. It is not intended to change substantive law or FOIA policy.

Key provision

  • Amends 5 ILCS 140/1.1 (from Ch. 116, par. 201.1) to correct the short title text. The bill replaces the existing line:
    • "This Act may be cited as the the Freedom of Information Act." with the corrected:
    • "This Act may be cited as the Freedom of Information Act."

Impact and who is affected

  • Substantive impact: None. The bill is purely clerical/technical and does not alter rights, duties, exemptions, procedures, thresholds, timelines, or enforcement under the Freedom of Information Act.
  • Affected parties: No change in obligations for state or local agencies, requesters, or third parties. The correction clarifies the statutory short title but has no legal effect on interpretation or application of FOIA.

Procedural notes / timeline

  • Introduced in the 104th General Assembly by Rep. Daniel Didech.
  • Legislative activity recorded (committee hearings, committee substitute, calendar placements, second reading, etc.). The bill has a companion, SB 1568.
  • The document source cites P.A. 86‑1475 for the existing statutory language.
  • No effective date is specified in the text; if enacted without an effective date, Illinois statutes typically specify when amendments take effect (this bill itself does not change implementation rules).

Bottom line

HB 3832 is a non‑substantive, technical bill that corrects a duplicated word in the Freedom of Information Act’s short title. It does not change FOIA’s meaning, requirements, or applicability.

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

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