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ME LD152

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laurel Libby

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces the current "reasonable time" standard for public records requests with a mandatory 30-day deadline for agencies to fully respond
  • Agencies must still acknowledge receipt of requests within 5 working days and provide time/cost estimates
  • Agencies must make good faith efforts to respond within their estimated timeframe but are legally required to complete the response within 30 days
  • The 30-day clock starts when the agency receives a sufficient description of the requested public record at the office responsible for maintaining it
  • Amends Title 1 MRSA §408-A of Maine's Freedom of Access Act

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Require a Specific Time Frame for Agencies to Comply with Requests for Public Records

Freedom Of Access

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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