Iowa HF2330 amends public records law to require timely acknowledgment and cost estimates for public records requests.

Iowa HF2330 modifies public records law by requiring the lawful custodian to promptly acknowledge a public records request and provide an estimate of any reasonable expenses. The custodian must also inform the requester of any expected delays in fulfilling the request. The bill defines "promptly" as using reasonable, good-faith efforts to respond, considering the circumstances at the time the request was received. The lawful custodian may adopt and enforce reasonable rules regarding the examination and copying of records and the protection of records against damage or disorganization.

Iowa HF2330 amends public records law to require timely acknowledgment and cost estimates for public records requests.

Iowa HF2330 modifies public records law by requiring the lawful custodian to promptly acknowledge a public records request and provide an estimate of any reasonable expenses. The custodian must also inform the requester of any expected delays in fulfilling the request. The bill defines "promptly" as using reasonable, good-faith efforts to respond, considering the circumstances at the time the request was received. The lawful custodian may adopt and enforce reasonable rules regarding the examination and copying of records and the protection of records against damage or disorganization.