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DE HB5

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 29 Section 10003 relating to the Freedom of Information Act by establishing response deadlines for public records requests.

  • Requires custodians of public records to grant or deny access to requested records within 15 business days of receiving the request.

  • Allows additional time beyond 15 business days when requests involve voluminous records, require legal advice, or concern records in storage or archived materials.

  • Requires custodians to notify requestors within 15 business days if additional time is needed, with such additional time to be reasonable.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 6, 9, 18, 19, 25 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination In Employment, Public Works Contracting, Housing, Equal Accommodations And The Insurance Business.

Last Action

Stricken

5/5/2010

Committee Referrals

Executive4/7/2009
Administration3/10/2009

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