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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 abuses the right to access public records. Specifically, it allows public agencies to petition for relief from such requesters by including harassing or threatening conduct, even if it occurred outside of a specific records request or at a location other than the agency's office. The bill also extends the maximum period an agency can be relieved from future requests from a vexatious requester, allowing for up to three years for a second or subsequent finding of vexatious conduct, compared to a maximum of one year for a first offense.

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Government Administration and Elections Committee (Joint)

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