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ME LD1813
Bill
AI Summary
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Members of state boards and commissions established under Title 5, chapter 379 must now complete public records and proceedings training within 120 days of assuming their duties
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Training must be under 2 hours and cover legal requirements for public records/proceedings, procedures for responding to records requests, and penalties for non-compliance
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State boards and commissions must designate an existing employee as a public access officer to handle public records requests and ensure responses within 5 working days
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A single public access officer may serve multiple boards or commissions if they are within the same office or agency
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Became law without Governor's signature on June 8, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 187
Legislative Description
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning State Boards and Commissions
Freedom Of Access
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025