IL HB0725

Exempts the State Treasurer from paying various fees to circuit court clerks when accessing records for purposes related to the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.

Grants the State Treasurer specific authority to access and reproduce vital records under the Vital Records Act and court records under the Clerks of Courts Act at no cost.

Amends the Clerks of Courts Act to formalize fee structures for circuit court services, including filing fees, appearance fees, jury fees, and other court-related charges, with varying amounts based on county population.

Establishes fee schedules with different rates for counties with populations over 3,000,000 versus smaller counties, while providing reduced or waived fees for units of local government and school districts in certain circumstances.

Repeals the amended fee provisions on January 1, 2022, making this legislation temporary in nature.