HB 1075 Summary

• Requires public agencies to allow inspection or copying of public records, or make copies available, within a reasonable time after a request is received.

• Establishes civil penalties of up to $100 for first violations and up to $500 for additional violations against officers or management-level employees of public agencies who knowingly violate public records or open door laws.

• Requires local government agencies with email capacity to provide meeting notice to annual requesters via email or website posting; courts cannot void governmental actions for failure to use these methods if good faith effort was made.

• Protects personal information of minors under 18 participating in state educational institution activities from public disclosure, including names, addresses, and contact information of the minor or their parent/guardian.

• Creates an education fund to train public officials and educate the public on public access rights and agency responsibilities, funded by civil penalties collected under the act.