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CT HB06905

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 1-206(d) of the general statutes to authorize courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs to complainants who prevail against the Freedom of Information Commission in appeals.

  • Applies to appeals taken under section 1-206 or section 4-183 where the complainant has prevailed against the commission.

  • Maintains existing provision allowing courts to order frivolous or dilatory appeals to pay up to one thousand dollars in costs or attorney's fees to the injured party.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Awarding Of Costs For Appeals Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/02

2/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/25/2015

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