HB0031 amends the Freedom of Information Act to define and regulate "automated requests" for public records.
HB0031 amends the Freedom of Information Act by defining "automated request" as a request believed to be drafted with artificial intelligence or submitted without human action. Public bodies must respond to such requests within 5 business days, providing notice and reasons for treating the request as automated. Requesters cannot challenge automated determinations through the Public Access Counselor, except under specific conditions. The bill also adjusts fee structures and response times for commercial and voluminous requests, ensuring transparency and accountability in public record access.
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