SB2142 amends the Freedom of Information Act to extend response periods for public records requests.
SB2142 amends the Illinois Freedom of Information Act to extend the response period for public records requests from 5 to 15 business days. It allows for an additional 10-day extension if certain conditions are met, such as the need for consultation with other public bodies or the complexity of the request. The bill also mandates that commercial requests be responded to within 30 business days. If a public body fails to respond within the extended period but provides the records later, it cannot charge a fee for those records.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.