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IL SB3491
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sally Turner
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AI Summary
- Expands the Judicial Privacy Act to cover both federal and state judicial officers, including judges and clerks at all levels of the federal and Illinois court systems
- Broadens the definition of protected "personal information" to include financial account numbers, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric information
- Requires written requests for privacy protection to be mailed via USPS or hand-delivered (not unsecured email) and include authentication details such as official letterhead or digital signatures
- Mandates that government agencies, persons, businesses, and associations remove personal information from public display within 5 business days of receiving a valid written request
- Allows court clerks to seal court files or documents identified in a written request as containing a judicial officer's personal information
Legislative Description
JUDICIAL PRIVACY ACT
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/24/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
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