IL SB2870

Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to require that notice of contested hearings and final decisions be served on parties, their attorneys, and other agents appointed to receive service of process as reflected in the administrative record

Eliminates the requirement that parties and attorneys of record must request a copy of the final decision and order; instead, copies must be automatically provided

Requires final decisions to be mailed by first-class regular U.S. mail to each party and their attorney of record, in addition to other service methods (personal delivery, certified/registered mail, or email)

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to align service requirements for administrative review decisions with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, replacing the previous method allowing service by U.S. mail to a party's last known address

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law