SB622

Open Records; creating the Public Access Counselor Unit within the Office of the Attorney General; establishing procedures for review of records requests. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB622 creates the Public Access Counselor Unit within the Office of the Attorney General to review denials of open records requests.

Oklahoma SB622 establishes the Public Access Counselor Unit within the Office of the Attorney General to review requests for public records. Individuals whose requests for public records have been denied or not returned promptly may file a review request with the Public Access Counselor. The review process includes a written request, a copy of the original request, and any responses from the public body. The Public Access Counselor must issue an advisement within 60 days.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Howard