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ConnecticutHB 052502026 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION FOR REVISIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Sponsored By: Government Oversight Committee
Second Reading
Summary
To make revisions to the Freedom of Information Act recommended by the Freedom of Information Commission, including concerning the application of the definition of "governmental function", which statutory provisions require training by the commission, redefining "hand-held scanner", electronic notice of special meetings and appeals for denial of access to certain public records.
government oversight
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Government Oversight Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Rob Sampson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2026
GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 0 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
File Number 316
4/1/2026legislatureHouse Calendar Number 235
4/1/2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/1/2026HouseReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/1/2026legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
3/26/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/17/2026legislatureJoint Favorable
3/17/2026legislaturePublic Hearing 02/24
2/20/2026legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight
2/19/2026legislature
Bill Text
File No. 316
4/1/2026
GOS Joint Favorable
3/17/2026
Raised Bill
2/19/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 316
Fiscal Note For File Copy 316
GOS Joint Fav. Rpt
GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
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