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AR SB194
Bill
Status
Passed
3/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
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AI Summary
- Clarifies that "copy" under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 includes still and moving photography, video, and digital recording of public records
- Citizens may photograph and record public records during regular business hours through image capture methods without limitation
- Access to photograph or copy records is denied to incarcerated felons and non-attorney representatives of incarcerated felons
- Custodians cannot charge fees for inspection or copying of public records through image capture, photography, video, or digital recording
- Custodians must bear the cost of separating exempt from non-exempt information to allow citizens to photograph or copy records
Legislative Description
To Amend The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; And To Allow The Photographing Of Public Records.
Last Action
Notification that SB194 is now Act 309
3/10/2021
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/24/2021
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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