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DE HB203
Bill
Status
5/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Shupe
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AI Summary
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Add provision to Title 20, § 3116(c) prohibiting the Governor from suspending or limiting citizen access to public records under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act during an emergency or disaster.
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Clarify that the reasons listed in Title 29, § 10003(h) for extending FOIA request response deadlines are exhaustive and the only circumstances permitting extensions beyond the 15 business day requirement.
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Create new Title 29, § 10008 requiring the Governor to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that FOIA suspension is necessary to prevent, hinder, or delay emergency response actions before suspending FOIA during a declared state of emergency.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 20 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Suspension Of The Delaware Freedom Of Information Act (foia).
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/19/2021