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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the judicial branch and its components as "public bodies" subject to its provisions, meaning their records are generally accessible to the public. However, it creates an exemption for records related to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders, meaning these specific documents will not be subject to public disclosure. Additionally, the bill removes the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor, an official who reviews FOIA disputes, for any denials of records requests made to the judicial branch or its components, meaning individuals seeking such records and being denied will have to pursue other legal avenues.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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