Establishes a legislative task force to study and recommend improvements to the public records act.

The bill establishes a legislative task force on public records act modernization. The task force will examine the impact of frivolous, retaliatory, or harassing public records requests on state and local agencies and employees. It will also explore strategies to deter such requests, the role of enhanced judicial discretion, and approaches other states have taken. The task force will hold virtual work sessions and public hearings, and report its findings and recommendations to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by October 1, 2027.

Establishes a legislative task force to study and recommend improvements to the public records act.

The bill establishes a legislative task force on public records act modernization. The task force will examine the impact of frivolous, retaliatory, or harassing public records requests on state and local agencies and employees. It will also explore strategies to deter such requests, the role of enhanced judicial discretion, and approaches other states have taken. The task force will hold virtual work sessions and public hearings, and report its findings and recommendations to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by October 1, 2027.