Illinois HB2881 amends the Freedom of Information Act to redefine "commercial purpose" and "voluminous request.
HB2881 amends the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by redefining "commercial purpose" and "voluminous request." "Commercial purpose" now includes using public records for sales, resale, or advertising, or any use that furthers commercial interests. "Voluminous request" is defined as a request that exceeds certain thresholds, such as multiple categories of records or a large number of pages. The bill also clarifies that requests by news media and non-profit organizations for news, opinion, or research purposes are not considered commercial.
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