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ND HB1198
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mike Lefor
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AI Summary
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Requires individuals requesting copies of public records to provide their name, address, and contact information, with requests lacking this information deemed invalid and disregarded by agencies.
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Exempts crime victims seeking information in criminal records related to their victimization from the identification requirement, including individuals who self-identify as victims.
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Prohibits public entities from asking requesters for their motive, reason for requesting records, or the identity of the person requesting public records.
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Makes technical corrections to language regarding public records access, including changes to references for "any" and "each" entity throughout the statute.
Legislative Description
Requiring an individual who requests an open record to provide the individual's name and contact information.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 86
2/8/2023