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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body shall include in its list of records available under the Act the identification and a plain-text description of each of the types or categories of information of each field of each database of the public body. Provides that the public body shall provide a sufficient description of the structures of all databases under the control of the public body to allow a requester to request the public body to perform specific database queries.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to enhance public access to government records and databases. Specifically, the bill requires public bodies to expand their existing lists of public records by including detailed, plain-text descriptions of each type and category of information contained in every database field they maintain. Additionally, the bill mandates that public bodies provide comprehensive descriptions of their database structures that are clear enough to enable requesters to ask for specific database queries. This provision aims to make government information more transparent and accessible to citizens by removing technical barriers that might prevent individuals without specialized computer knowledge from understanding and requesting public records. The changes will help ensure that people can more easily navigate and request information from government databases, promoting greater openness and accountability in public record-keeping.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=226&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0226.htm |
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