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CT HB05177
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2018
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes that employment contracts involving the state or political subdivisions are public records under freedom of information law
- Requires public agencies to immediately notify affected employees and their collective bargaining representatives when receiving FOIA requests for personnel or medical files that the agency believes would constitute an invasion of privacy
- Requires agencies to disclose records and subsequently notify employees and representatives within a reasonable time when the agency determines disclosure would not constitute an invasion of privacy
- Allows employees or their representatives to file written objections within 7 business days (or 9 days if no receipt evidence) to prevent disclosure, unless the Freedom of Information Commission orders disclosure
- Permits employees to override their representatives' objections by submitting written approval for disclosure to the agency
- Effective October 1, 2018
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Employee Notification Of Requests Made Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/4/2018
Committee Referrals
Government Administration and Elections2/21/2018
Full Bill Text
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