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IA SF386

IA SF386
A bill for an act relating to the filing of complaints with the Iowa public information board.(Formerly SSB 1085.)

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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a person has 90 days, rather than 60 days under current law, to file a complaint with the Iowa public information board after an alleged violation of Code chapter 21 (open meetings) or Code chapter 22 (open records) occurred or the complainant could have become aware of the alleged violation.

AI Summary

This bill extends the time period for filing a complaint with the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) from 60 to 90 days after an alleged violation of open meetings (Chapter 21) or open records (Chapter 22) laws. The change allows individuals more time to submit complaints about potential transparency violations, giving complainants an additional 30 days to file after either the occurrence of the violation or when they could have reasonably become aware of the violation. The bill maintains the existing requirement that all complaints filed with the board are considered public records, and it specifies that complaints can be filed by aggrieved persons, taxpayers, citizens of Iowa, the attorney general, or county attorneys. This modification provides more flexibility for individuals seeking to address potential breaches of public information and open government laws, recognizing that gathering evidence or understanding a violation may take additional time.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Government (Senate)

Last Action

Referred to State Government. S.J. 1057. (on 06/16/2025)
(3 Companion Bills)

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