HB4681 amends the Freedom of Information Act to redefine "commercial purpose" and add definitions for "mass requester" and "vexatious requester.
HB4681 amends the Freedom of Information Act by redefining "commercial purpose" to exclude requests by news media and non-profit organizations when the principal purpose is news dissemination, opinion, or academic research. It adds definitions for "mass requester" and "vexatious requester," detailing conditions under which a requester may be deemed vexatious. The bill also outlines procedures for public bodies to handle mass requests and vexatious requests, including response times and potential penalties for noncompliance.
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