This Act is intended to allow government agencies to transfer a record by e-mail, or retain an electronic copy, unless it conflicts with the State Records Act or its administrative rules, notwithstanding any law to the contrary. When adopting these electronic practices, government agencies shall consider the constituent's access to electronic technology. This Act does not change any State law that requires publication of information in newspapers of general circulation.
20 ILCS 35/35
Application
Known as the Government Electronic Records Act
The act spans §§ 20-35-1 to 20-35-99 (11 sections).
P.A. 96-1363, eff. 7-28-10.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.