IL HB1855

Expands the definition of "public body" under the Freedom of Information Act to include the judicial branch and its components, making court administrative records subject to public records requests

Creates a new exemption for records pertaining to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders, protecting deliberative materials used by judges in drafting decisions

Excludes denials of records requests from the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor, meaning requesters cannot seek review through the Attorney General's office for judicial branch denials

Requesters denied access to judicial branch records would need to pursue remedies through court litigation rather than the administrative review process available for other public bodies