SB1340

Public records; digital media; copies

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1340 mandates digital copies for permanent public records and sets standards for their quality and storage.

Arizona SB1340 amends public records laws to require permanent public records to be kept on durable materials, including digital media. Public officers must create compliant digital copies before destroying paper records. These digital records must meet standards set by the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records director. The bill also outlines procedures for storing and maintaining these records and classifies violations as a class 2 misdemeanor.

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History

Jan 28

Senate

Senate read second time

Jan 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Jan 27

Senate

Assigned to Senate GOV Committee