Bill > SB2046

This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in Illinois. It requires each public body to designate one or more public body officials or employees to act as its FOIA officers. The bill clarifies that "public body officials" refers to elected or appointed office holders of the public body, and does not include private attorneys or law firms appointed to represent the public body. The FOIA officers are responsible for receiving and processing FOIA requests, ensuring timely responses, and creating a list of documents that the public body will immediately disclose upon request. The bill also requires FOIA officers to complete an annual training program developed by the Public Access Counselor.