HB4682

FOIA-REPEAT COMMERCIAL REQUEST

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

HB4682 amends the Freedom of Information Act to deem repeated commercial record requests burdensome.

HB4682 amends the Freedom of Information Act by deeming repeated requests for commercial purposes unduly burdensome if they are from the same person and seek similar or updated records. Public bodies must respond to requests within five business days, with extensions allowed for specific reasons. The bill also outlines procedures for handling electronic requests and allows public bodies to promulgate rules regarding record availability and request procedures.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 27

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

Mar 17

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

Mar 6

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock