Bill > SB01408

This bill requires the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to conduct a comprehensive study examining how quickly state agencies respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. FOIA is a law that gives the public the right to request access to records from government agencies. By February 15, 2026, the secretary must submit a detailed report to the legislative committee responsible for government oversight. The report will include key information such as average response times for state agencies, instances where agencies had unreasonably slow response times that led to complaints filed with the Freedom of Information Commission, and potential legislative recommendations to address any problems discovered during the study. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and aims to increase transparency and accountability in how state agencies handle public records requests.