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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1386         </title>
<shortdesc>FOIA OFFICERS</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Craig Wilcox</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/29/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>5 ILCS 140/3.5</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall designate one or more public body officials or employees (rather than officials or employees) to act as its Freedom of Information officer or officers. Provides that "public body officials" means elected or appointed office holders of the public body but does not include private attorneys or law firms appointed to represent the public body.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/29/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Craig Wilcox</action>
<statusdate>1/29/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/29/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</actions>
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