HB 3230

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 18, 2025.

SPEECH PROTECTION-GOVT/PRIVATE.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-3230
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2025-02-18
Summary

Creates the Freedom from Government and Private Collusion Against Free Speech Act. Provides that if a State agency or employee of the State coordinates with a private company to deny the freedom of speech of a citizen of this State, the citizen shall have a cause of action against that agency or employee and private company. Sets forth limitations. Provides that if a citizen of this State prevails in an action under the Act, the State agency or employee and the private company shall reimburse the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of 3 times the legal fees incurred in the action, plus the amount of damages awarded as the court shall determine. Effective immediately.

Sponsor
Tom Weber
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-02-18 Status in_committee
2025-02-18 Latest Action 2/18/2025 - House:
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