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MS SB2576
Mississippi Public Records Act; allow public bodies to process requests from matters of litigation as privileged.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 25-61-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Public Bodies To Process Requests Made As A Result Of A Criminal Or Civil Proceeding, Employee Appeals Board Or Arbitration For Which The Public Body Is A Party, As Privileged And Subject To Applicable Discovery Rules, When Requested By An Opposing Party Or An Agent Thereof; To Require That Requests For Information By An Opposing Party Or Their Agent Be Made To The Attorney Representing The Public Body In The Criminal Or Civil Proceeding, Employee Appeals Board Or Arbitration; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act to provide specific guidelines for handling public records requests during legal proceedings. The bill clarifies that when a party to a criminal or civil proceeding, employee appeals board, or arbitration (or their agent) requests records from a public body, such requests must be made directly to the public body's attorney and must comply with applicable discovery rules. The legislation allows public bodies to deny requests for records that are considered privileged under discovery rules. This means that in legal contexts, public bodies have more discretion to protect sensitive information and can process records requests through their legal representation, ensuring that such requests are handled appropriately within the framework of existing legal procedures. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide clearer protocols for managing public records during litigation or dispute resolution processes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2576.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2576IN.htm |
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