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WY SF0049
Bill
Status
Failed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
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AI Summary
- Reduces the deadline for releasing public records from 30 calendar days to 10 calendar days after acknowledged receipt of a request
- Requires governmental entities to acknowledge receipt of public records requests within 3 business days
- Adds plea agreements and nonconfidential portions of sentencing memoranda to the definition of "official public records"
- Increases the maximum civil penalty for knowingly or intentionally violating the act from $750 to $2,000 and authorizes courts to award reasonable attorney fees to prevailing applicants
- Authorizes the ombudsman to grant extensions of up to 30 additional days for good cause and to refer noncompliance matters to the attorney general or district attorney for court enforcement
Legislative Description
Public records act revisions.
Last Action
Failed Introduction 15-16-0-0-0
2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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