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IL HB4888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janet Yang Rohr

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Local Records Act to change how local government agencies dispose of public records, shifting from requiring written approval from the Local Records Commission to compliance with an "application for authority to dispose of local records"
  • Defines "application for authority to dispose of local records" as an agency-specific document created and approved by a commission that lists all public records held by the agency and their required retention timeframes
  • Requires commissions to issue regulations establishing procedures for notifying the commission of records disposed of in compliance with the application, rather than submitting lists for prior approval
  • Prohibits destruction of public records contrary to law or if not in compliance with the approved application for authority to dispose of local records
  • Introduced by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

LOC GOV-RECORD DISPOSAL

Last Action

Assigned to Executive Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive3/4/2026
Rules2/6/2026

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