Louisiana SB493 amends public record fees, providing free first 20 pages and setting maximum rates for additional pages.
Louisiana SB493 modifies public record production and fees. It retains current law for state agency records but introduces new rules for other public records. The first 20 pages of non-state agency records are free. For additional pages, a maximum rate of five cents per page applies to paper copies, with an option for electronic records at a maximum rate of $10. The law also prohibits charging for staff time to respond to public records requests. Effective August 1, 2026.
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