AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION FOR REVISIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

Summary

The bill revises Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act by mandating annual FOI Commission training for agency staff, requiring public agencies to notify the appropriate commissioner before releasing records, and giving the commissioner authority to withhold exempt material. It also allows individuals to copy records with hand‑held scanners for a fee up to $20 and clarifies key definitions such as public agency, meeting and caucus. These changes aim to improve oversight, consistency, and public access to government records.

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