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ME LD1797

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires written denials of public records requests to include a citation to the specific statutory authority used as the basis for the denial
  • Amends Maine's Freedom of Access Act (1 MRSA §408-A) regarding how government bodies and agencies must respond to records request refusals
  • Maintains existing 5 working day deadline for agencies to provide written notice of denial stating the reason for the denial
  • Became law without the Governor's signature on June 8, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 186

Legislative Description

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Denials of Public Records Requests

Freedom Of Access

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/24/2025

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