Amends the Freedom of Information Act to enhance cybersecurity and streamline public records requests.
Illinois HB2334 amends the Freedom of Information Act to improve cybersecurity and efficiency in handling public records requests. It mandates that electronic requests for public records must be fully contained within the body of the submission, prohibiting public bodies from opening attached files or hyperlinks. Additionally, it stipulates that public bodies must respond to written requests within five business days, with the option to extend the response time by up to five more business days under specific conditions.
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