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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall (1) promptly, as defined in the bill, acknowledge the request and provide the contact information of the lawful custodian’s authorized designee, (2) provide an approximate date for a response and an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the request, and (3) inform the requester of any expected delay in production of the public record.
AI Summary
This Study Bill, building upon existing Iowa law regarding public records, mandates specific actions for the "lawful custodian" (the official responsible for maintaining public records) upon receiving a request for a copy of such a record. The bill requires the custodian to "promptly" acknowledge the request, which is defined as using reasonable, good-faith efforts to respond considering the circumstances, and to provide the contact information of their authorized representative. Additionally, the custodian must offer an estimated timeframe for when a response or the requested record will be provided, along with an estimate of any "reasonable fees" that might be associated with fulfilling the request, and inform the requester of any anticipated delays in producing the record.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Government (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2330. (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HSB582 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HSB582.html |
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