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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall designate one or more public body officials or employees (rather than officials or employees) to act as its Freedom of Information officer or officers. Provides that "public body officials" means elected or appointed office holders of the public body but does not include private attorneys or law firms appointed to represent the public body.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to require each public body to designate one or more public body officials or employees to act as its FOIA officers. The FOIA officers are responsible for receiving FOIA requests, ensuring timely responses, and issuing responses under the Act. The bill also specifies 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.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3129&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/02/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB3129.htm | 02/02/2024 |
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