IL SB1826

Expands the Freedom of Information Act's definition of "public body" to include the judicial branch and its components (courts, administrative offices)

Defines specific "public records" for judicial bodies that must be released only after anonymizing all personally identifiable information, including juvenile court records, criminal charges, detention information, pretrial service orders, electronic monitoring orders, and contracts for pretrial or post-adjudication programs

Exempts from disclosure judicial records related to preparation of opinions, orders, or judicial work product, as well as records privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct

Prohibits persons whose FOIA requests to the judicial branch are denied or classified as voluminous from filing appeals with the Public Access Counselor, meaning judicial FOIA disputes cannot be reviewed by the Attorney General's office