Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide immunity from liability for public bodies and their officers or employees when disclosing records in.
SB2173 amends the Freedom of Information Act to expand immunity from liability for public bodies and their officers or employees. Specifically, it states that if a public body or its officers or employees disclose records in accordance with an opinion of the Attorney General, they are immune from all liabilities and penalties under the Act. This immunity applies regardless of whether the disclosure is made in response to a request for review or an advisory opinion. The bill also outlines the process for requesting reviews and the role of the Public Access Counselor in this process.
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