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Open Access Task Force: Legislative History

Introduction to Open Access, including information on publisher practices, definitions and other resources.

PL 98-0295 Legislative History

Public Act 098-0295 - the final version of the Illinois Open Access to Research Articles Act, as signed by the Governor.

SB 1900 Original - the text of SB 1900 as it was originally introduced.

SB 1900 Senate Amendment 001 - the text of the first amendment to SB 1900.

SB 1900 Senate Amendment 002 - the text of the second amendment to SB 1900.

SB 1900 Senate Amendment 003 - the text of the third amendment to SB 1900.