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ME LD1827
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends the deadline for government bodies to file court actions seeking protection from unduly burdensome public records requests from 30 days to 60 days after receipt of the request
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Clarifies that denial of public records requests may apply to a "series of requests" deemed unduly burdensome, not just individual requests
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Requires government bodies seeking protection orders to provide 10 days advance notice to the requesting party before filing a court complaint
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Allows the filing deadline for protection actions to begin from either the date of the request or the date the agency notifies the requester that a series of requests is unduly burdensome
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Signed into law by the Governor on June 2, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 175
Legislative Description
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Requests
Freedom Of Access
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025