Illinois Fraternal Organization Freeze 764 is an Illinois state law that restricts the ability of fraternal organizations to freeze their memberships. This freeze prevents new members from joining and existing members from exiting, thus preserving the organization’s membership base. The law also requires that fraternal organizations provide an opt-out provision for members who wish to leave the organization. There are two types of Freeze 764: one for lodges that are already established and one for those in the process of forming. The law applies to all fraternal organizations in the state, including fraternities, sororities, clubs, and other organizations. It is important for organizations to understand and abide by this law in order to remain compliant and protect their members.




