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IL HB2687

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Peter Breen

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Open Meetings Act to explicitly include the time before and after official meetings within the right to record proceedings.

  • Limits pre- and post-meeting recordings to capturing only public officials within 100 feet of the property where the meeting takes place.

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing meeting authorities to prescribe reasonable rules governing the right to make recordings.

  • Preserves witness protections allowing individuals to refuse testimony if broadcasts, televised coverage, or motion pictures are being taken during their testimony.

Legislative Description

RECORDING AT OPEN MEETINGS

Last Action

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

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Local Government3/11/2015
Cities & Villages3/2/2015
Rules2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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