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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Specifies that the Act is not intended to circumvent the process used by the courts to address whether arrest and booking records, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, in-car camera footage, 9-1-1 audio files, crime scene photographs, or other similar law enforcement records are to be made publicly available, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester. Increases the cap on the fee that may be imposed for black and white copies from 15 cents per page to 25 cents per page. Makes changes to the fees public bodies may charge for time spent by personnel in searching for and retrieving a requested record or examining the record for necessary redactions. Exempts from disclosure under the Act specified law enforcement records, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify that it does not override court processes for determining public access to law enforcement records like arrest details, mug shots, body camera footage, and crime scene photos, unless those records are relevant to a requester's current or potential legal case. It also increases the maximum fee for black and white copies from 15 to 25 cents per page and modifies how public bodies can charge for the time spent searching for, retrieving, and reviewing records, particularly for commercial requests. Additionally, the bill exempts certain law enforcement records from disclosure, again with the exception that they may be released if relevant to a requester's legal matter.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/02/2026)
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