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HB2885Introduced in the House

FOIA-EMPLOYEE LIABILITY

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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 a public body and any officer or employee of a public body (rather than only a public body) that discloses records in accordance with an opinion of the Attorney General is immune from all liabilities by reason thereof and shall not be liable for penalties under the Act.

Where it stands

Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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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

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