In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Mary Beth Canty
Latest Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the definition of “private information” in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act to include a person’s gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression. Public bodies must now protect that data from disclosure in FOIA requests. This expands privacy protections for individuals whose records contain those characteristics.
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