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IL SB0105
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sara Feigenholtz
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AI Summary
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Establishes that 3-member public bodies require 2 members for a quorum and 2 affirmative votes to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance
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Authorizes 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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Allows public bodies without a principal office or regular meeting building 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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Exempts gatherings of 2 Chicago Police District Council members from the definition of "meeting" unless gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting or to adopt official actions
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Permits Chicago Police District Councils to hold non-monthly meetings by audio or video conference without physical presence, provided members can hear each other, the public can hear proceedings, 48-hour notice is given, roll-call votes are used, and recordings are made available within 48 hours
Legislative Description
OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025