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HB2888Introduced in the House

FOIA-FEES AND COSTS

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Introduced by Margaret DeLaRosa, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In provisions regarding the authority to charge fees and the imposition of a fee for a voluminous request, removes requirements for an accounting of all personnel hours in connection with the request for public records.

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.

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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