HB 3194

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 103rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Speech Protection-Govt/Private

Abstract

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.

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Feb 22, 2023

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

Feb 17, 2023

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 16, 2023

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

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