Bill > HB3385

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 192.324, which governs public records requests, by making several key modifications to how public bodies handle record requests and associated fees. The bill clarifies that when a person requests a public record, the public body must provide a copy or opportunity to inspect the record within five business days, and must acknowledge receipt of the request by confirming custodianship, stating they are not the custodian, or expressing uncertainty about custodianship. The bill maintains existing provisions allowing public bodies to charge fees that reasonably reimburse their actual costs of preparing records, including summarizing or compiling information, and allows attorneys' review time to be included in fees, except for initial legal determination of record applicability. It caps fees at $25 without prior written notification and confirmation from the requester, and specifically addresses fees for records filed with the Secretary of State or county clerks by referencing existing fee structures for those specific record types. The bill also preserves existing provisions that allow public bodies to furnish copies without charge or at reduced fees if doing so primarily benefits the general public, and maintains mechanisms for requesters to challenge fee denials through the Attorney General or district attorney.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3385