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Read. Follow. Verify.Illinois Bill Allows Remote Public Meetings During Severe Weather Alerts
Last action · March 21, 2025: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules CommitteeSponsor: Daniel Didech
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What This Bill Would Do
Illinois public bodies may hold open or closed meetings entirely by audio or video conference without a physical present, provided the National Weather Service issues a severe weather alert for the jurisdiction on the meeting day and the body's head deems in-person attendance impractical.
Local government boards gain the legal authority to conduct official business remotely during severe weather events without risking violations, provided they maintain audio/video access for the public and record roll call votes.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
public bodies
Public bodies are granted the authority to conduct remote meetings without a physical quorum during severe weather alerts, subject to specific notice, recording, and attendance rules.
news media
News media requesting meeting notices must receive 48 hours' notice prior to a remote meeting, or standard emergency notice if a bona fide emergency is declared.
general public
The public retains the right to hear all discussion and roll call votes through physical attendance at the regular meeting location or via alternative public access arrangements.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Mar 21, 2025HouseCommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Feb 4, 2025HouseCommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee
- Jan 9, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Rules Committee
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroducedFirst Reading
- Dec 5, 2024HouseIntroducedPrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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