Illinois HB5406 amends the Freedom of Information Act to redefine "business day" and adjust the timeframe for responding to commercial record.
Illinois HB5406 amends the Freedom of Information Act by defining "business day" as Monday through Friday, excluding specified holidays. It modifies the timeframe for public bodies to respond to requests for records intended for commercial purposes, changing the reference from 21 working days to 21 business days. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "public records," "commercial purpose," and "private information," and outlines the process for handling voluminous requests.
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