Bill > HB0021

This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Local Records Act to define and exclude "junk mail" from public records. Specifically, the bill defines "junk mail" as any unsolicited commercial mail or electronic communication sent to a public body that is not responded to by an official, employee, or agent of that public body. Under the new provisions, such unsolicited commercial communications would no longer be considered public records, which means they would not be subject to public records requests or preservation requirements. The bill aims to reduce administrative burden by preventing public bodies from having to maintain or respond to irrelevant commercial communications. By explicitly defining and excluding junk mail from the definition of public records, the legislation provides clarity for government agencies about what types of incoming communications they are legally required to retain and potentially disclose under public records laws.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=21&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104