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IL HB5613
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Friess
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "public body" under both the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act to include nongovernmental organizations that receive the lesser of $10,000 or 20% of their funding from the State.
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Requires qualifying NGOs to comply with open meeting requirements, including public notice and access to meetings where a quorum discusses public business.
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Subjects qualifying NGOs to public records disclosure requirements, making their documents available for inspection and copying upon request.
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Amends 5 ILCS 120/1.02 (Open Meetings Act) and 5 ILCS 140/2 (Freedom of Information Act) to implement these changes.
Legislative Description
OMA&FOIA-NGO
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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