FOIA section 2(b)

FOIA

Definition of person

5 ILCS 140/2(b). Definition of person

1 issue across 1 determination letter:1 no violation.

Counts are per issue, not per letter, and come from automated extraction checked against sampled letters. Determination letters are not binding precedent.

Authorities the Bureau cites most on this issue

Retroactive application of recurrent requester status (PAC Req. Rev. Ltr. 17798) cited 1 times

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 140/2(b) - Definition of person
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/provisions/foia-2-b/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

NO VIOLATION (1):
- Aggregation of requests as same person
  Rule: Individuals submitting FOIA requests on behalf of the same business constitute the same person, so their requests may be aggregated.
  Decision: Aggregation of multiple FOIA requests as voluminous (non-binding determination letter, March 3, 2025) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-85334/

MOST-CITED AUTHORITIES: Ill. Att'y Gen. PAC Req. Rev. Ltr. 17798

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No violation (1)

Aggregation of requests as same person
Rule: Individuals submitting FOIA requests on behalf of the same business constitute the same person, so their requests may be aggregated.
No violation Aggregation of multiple FOIA requests as voluminous · March 3, 2025