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ME LD1683
Bill
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Quentin Chapman
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AI Summary
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Public records requests under Maine's Freedom of Access Act must be provided free of charge if accompanied by a petition signed by at least 150 registered Maine voters making the same request
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Agencies and officials may not charge any costs for complying with petition-backed requests, including fees normally specified under the law
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Agencies must provide status updates on petition-backed requests at least every 30 working days after receipt
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Amends 1 MRSA §408-A by adding new subsection 13 to existing Freedom of Access Act provisions
Legislative Description
An Act to Make a Freedom of Access Act Request Free of Charge upon Petition
Freedom Of Access
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/28/2025