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IL HB2582
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ann Williams
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AI Summary
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Establishes that for 3-member public bodies, 2 members constitute a quorum and 2 affirmative votes are required to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance
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Allows Chicago Police District Councils to hold closed meetings to discuss ongoing, prior, or future law enforcement investigations, official misconduct allegations involving specific individuals, or topics that would pose unreasonable risk to criminal investigations or individual safety
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Permits public bodies without a principal office or regular meeting location to satisfy physical posting requirements by posting meeting notices on their website, provided they have full-time staff maintaining the site
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Excludes gatherings of 2 Chicago Police District Council members from the definition of "meeting" unless gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting or to adopt motions, resolutions, or ordinances
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Authorizes Chicago Police District Councils to hold non-monthly meetings by audio or video conference without physical presence, provided members can hear all discussion, the public can access proceedings, 48-hour notice is given, votes are by roll call, and verbatim recordings are made available within 48 hours
Legislative Description
OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Last Action
To FOIA & OMA Subcommittee
3/19/2026