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Relating to public records requests
Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee
Topics:State government
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 2, 2023
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202396–0
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When someone asks for public records, the person in charge must quickly respond with their contact information and an estimated date for when the records will be sent. They also need to tell the person if there will be any costs, if the records don't exist, or if the information is private. If there is a delay in getting the records, the official must let the person know.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides that upon receipt of a public record request, the lawful custodian shall promptly acknowledge the request and provide the lawful custodian’s contact information, and approximate date of the release of the public record and an estimate of any reasonable expenses associated with the public record request, if applicable. The custodian shall inform the requester of any delay in the production of the public record, if the requested public record does not exist, and if the requested public record is confidential.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 12, 2023 (as SSB 1036). On January 25, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. [].
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