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NM SB208

NM SB208
Conversion Of Ipra Record Formats


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Introduced
02/01/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS; ADDING A DEFINITION TO THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; PROVIDING THAT A CUSTODIAN MAY CONVERT AN ELECTRONIC RECORD TO AN OPEN FORMAT WITHOUT THAT BEING CONSIDERED THE CREATION OF A NEW PUBLIC RECORD.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Inspection of Public Records Act in New Mexico to define "open format" as a file format that is machine-readable, exportable, and easily accessible to the public without restrictions that would impede its reuse. It also clarifies that converting an electronic record to an open format shall not be considered the creation of a new public record. The bill allows custodians to convert electronic records to open formats to fulfill specific requests, in addition to providing records in the existing file format. The bill aims to improve public access to electronic records by making them more readily available in user-friendly formats.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/01/2022)

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