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HB2882Introduced in the House

FOIA-RESPONSE PERIODS

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Introduced by Margaret DeLaRosa, District 42

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless extended for an additional 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) for specified reasons. Provides that commercial requests must be responded to within 30 business days (rather than 21 working days).

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?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  5. Assigned to Executive Committee

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

  7. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

  8. Assigned to Executive Committee

  9. To FOIA & OMA Subcommittee

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

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