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HB1855Introduced in the House

FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

What do people think?

Citizen Voice

How would you vote on this bill?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Assigned to Executive Committee

  7. To FOIA & OMA Subcommittee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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