Bill > HB5406

This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify the definition of "business day" and adjust timelines for commercial requests. Specifically, it defines a "business day" as Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and specified holidays, with additional exclusions for school districts, community colleges, and universities to include their winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. Furthermore, for requests made for a "commercial purpose" – meaning the use of public records for sale, resale, or advertising – the bill changes the response timeframe from 21 "working days" to 21 "business days," ensuring that these requests are processed within a clearer, more consistent timeframe.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5406&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104