HB2883
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What this bill does
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides the each public body shall post a brief description of itself and other specified information on its website (rather than at each of its administrative or regional offices). Provides that, if a public body does not maintain a website, it shall also post that information at each of its administrative or regional offices.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 95%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Crossed Chambers · Last action 109 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Margaret A. DeLaRosa
Low Influence (#168)
Public Engagement
52 witness slips filed
51 proponents / 1 opponents
20 organizations
Witness slips
52 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Chris Hansen | Village of Elburn | Village of Elburn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Christine Jones | Village of Burlington | Village of Burlington | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| David Brummel | City of Warrenville | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 | |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Jeff Pruyn | Village of Itasca | Village of Itasca | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| John Nevenhoven | Village of Elburn | Village of Elburn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Martha Paschke | Self | Self | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Mary Kay Wlezen | Village of Burlington | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 | |
| Pat Schuberg | Village of Elburn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 | |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Phil Suess | City of Wheaton | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 | |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Tom Hundley | Village of Addison | Village of Addison | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Bradley Kosirog | City of Geneva | City of Geneva | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Chris Hansen | Village of Elburn | Village of Elburn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Christine Jones | Village of Burlington | Village of Burlington | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Debby Sosine | Village of Algonquin | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 | |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Jeff Pruyn | Village of Itasca | Village of Itasca | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| John Nevenhoven | Village of Elburn | Village of Elburn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Mark Fowler | Northwest Municipal Conference | Northwest Municipal Conference | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Mark Franz | Village of Glen Ellyn | Village of Glen Ellyn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Martha Paschke | Self | Self | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Mary Kay Wlezen | Village of Burlington | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 | |
| Nik Hunder | Self | Self | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Pat Schuberg | Village of Elburn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 | |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Phil Suess | City of Wheaton | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 | |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-19 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| DJ | Village of Glen Ellyn | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 | |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 | |
| Jeff Pruyn | Village of Itasca | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 | |
| Joseph Marchese | City of Darien | City of Darien | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Mark Fowler | Northwest Municipal Conference | Northwest Municipal Conference | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Tom Hundley | Village of Addison | Village of Addison | Proponent | Executive | 2025-03-12 |
| Brittini Flatley | Self | Self | Opponent | Executive | 2025-03-20 |
Action History
8 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-05 — Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-05
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Terra Costa Howard House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-06
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2026-02-05
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-05 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Terra Costa Howard House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |