Senators passed the landmark Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill after a marathon session in the Upper Chamber, which ended just before 1 a.m. yesterday.
However, the bill has yet to be debated and passed in the House of Assembly.
Two weeks ago, the original FOI Bill was withdrawn from the Senate and replaced with a new one.
Attorney General John Delaney, who led debate on the proposed legislation in the Senate, said the new bill takes into account suggestions from commentators.
The modified bill does not have a specified date of enforcement.  It also reduced the fine an offender will face for contravening the legislation, from $100,000 to $10,000, and has restricted rights to access to public information to Bahamians or permanent residents.
The old FOI Bill had an enforcement date of July 1, however the new law leaves that decision up to the minister responsible.
This will give the public sector more time to adjust to the changes the new law brings, Delaney said.
"The public sector will need time to be prepared to be responsive to fulfill the requirements of this regime," he said.
Not all government information will be available, including records that would prejudice the country's security, confidential communication to the government by or on behalf of a foreign jurisdiction or international organization and information which could jeopardize the security of a prison and Cabinet papers.
In its 2007 Manifesto, the Free National Movement pledged to enact FOI legislation if elected to office.
The original bill was tabled in the House of Assembly last October.
Senators also cleared their agenda by passing amendments to the Parliamentary Elections Act, and also passed a measure that would expand the National Drug Prescription Programme.

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