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ME LD1683

Bill

Status

Failed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Quentin Chapman

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Agencies and officials may not charge any costs for complying with petition-backed requests, including fees normally specified under the law

  • Agencies must provide status updates on petition-backed requests at least every 30 working days after receipt

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2025

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