HB5145

FOIA-LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

HB5145 amends the Freedom of Information Act to specify exemptions and fees for public records requests.

HB5145 amends the Freedom of Information Act to specify that the Act is not intended to circumvent court processes regarding certain law enforcement records. It outlines exemptions for various types of records, including those related to trade secrets, personal privacy, security, and ongoing investigations. The bill also details fees for public records requests, including caps on fees for black and white copies and fees for time spent by personnel in searching for and retrieving records.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 26

House

To FOIA & OMA Subcommittee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Executive Committee