Illinois SB1357 prohibits elected officials from using deceptive means to request public records with intent to cause excessive costs.

Illinois SB1357 amends the Freedom of Information Act to prevent elected officials from using aliases or false identities to submit requests for public records if the intent is to cause unreasonable or excessive costs. It defines "unreasonable or excessive costs" as those exceeding $100,000, including copying fees, labor costs, and legal fees. If an elected official is found guilty of such violations, the local government may seek reimbursement for the full amount of the costs incurred.

Illinois SB1357 prohibits elected officials from using deceptive means to request public records with intent to cause excessive costs.

Illinois SB1357 amends the Freedom of Information Act to prevent elected officials from using aliases or false identities to submit requests for public records if the intent is to cause unreasonable or excessive costs. It defines "unreasonable or excessive costs" as those exceeding $100,000, including copying fees, labor costs, and legal fees. If an elected official is found guilty of such violations, the local government may seek reimbursement for the full amount of the costs incurred.