STUDY-GENEALOGIC AFFAIR OFFICE

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Replaces all references to the "Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Committee" with references to the "Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Commission". Provides that the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Commission shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than 20 months (rather than 18 month) after the effective date of the Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Commission. Provides that 10 (rather than 11) public members shall be appointed by the Governor with certain specialties, including a specialty in genealogy (rather than a certified genealogist) and a specialty in data governance, privacy, and security. Provides that one of the 3 (rather than 4) ex officio members shall be a Director of the Illinois State Genealogical Society or a Director's designee (rather than the Director of Public Health or the Director's designee). Provides that a public health professional from a nongovernmental organization or academic institution shall be appointed by the Governor to the Commission. Removes the Secretary of Human Services or the Secretary's designee as one of the 3 ex officio members to be a Commission member. Authorizes the Commission, beginning August 2026, to meet in-person or virtually, or as called by the co-chairs of the Commission. Provides that the Commission members appointed by House and Senate members under the Act shall co-chair the Commission.

Status

Engrossed

Passed its first chamber

Status date

May 6, 2026

190 days ago

Current chamber

Senate

Session

2025-2026 Regular Session