Bill > SB355

This bill amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is the state law guaranteeing public access to government records and meetings, by comprehensively updating definitions, procedural requirements, and enforcement mechanisms for public bodies. Key provisions include reorganizing exemptions to public record disclosure into a dedicated section, establishing mandatory website publishing and tracking requirements for FOIA requests and certain administrative documents, clarifying fee structures and waiver rules for requests, and mandating that public meetings include a period for public comment. Additionally, the bill updates rules for virtual meetings and accommodations for members with disabilities, makes unauthorized disclosure of executive session information a class A misdemeanor, and revises the petition process and timelines for appealing alleged FOIA violations to the Attorney General and state courts.