HB4684Introduced in the House
FOIA-PURPOSELESS MASS REQUEST
Introduced by Daniel Didech, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "purposeless mass request". Provides that a public body may designate a request as a purposeless mass request under specified conditions. Establishes procedures for notice, requester response, and a final determination concerning the request. Sets timelines for processing such requests and authorizes responses to them. Prohibits attorney's fees in actions where the public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
March 27, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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