HB2881Introduced in the House
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Introduced by Martha Deuter, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, as used in the Act, the term "commercial purpose" means, among other things, the use of any part of a public record or records, or information derived from public records, in any form for any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made.
Where it stands
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Martha Deuter
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Martha Deuter
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