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This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to broaden the definition of a "vexatious requester," which is someone who repeatedly files burdensome or abusive requests for public records. Specifically, it allows public agencies to petition for relief from such requesters if they have engaged in harassing or threatening conduct, even if that conduct occurred outside of a specific records request and regardless of whether it was related to the request itself. The bill also modifies the relief a commission can grant, permitting a longer period of time (up to three years, compared to the current one year) during which an agency may be excused from complying with future requests from a requester who has been deemed vexatious for a second or subsequent time.

Government Affairs

Government Administration and Elections Committee (Joint)

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