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CT HB05271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Redefines "public agency" under Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act effective October 1, 2018
  • Adds organizations established by statutory commissions, task forces, or working groups created by the General Assembly to the definition of public agency
  • Includes nonprofit organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) when established by a legislative body
  • Excludes organizations established by judicial bodies from the new definition, except with respect to their administrative functions
  • Changes the conjunction from "or" to clarify that implementing agencies and newly defined organizations are both subject to public agency requirements

Legislative Description

An Act Redefining "public Agency" For Purposes Of The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

File Number 433

4/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/27/2018

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