SB1590Introduced in the Senate
FOIA-CONSUMER FRAUD EXEMPTION
Introduced by Javier Cervantes, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act information and documentary materials obtained by the Office of the Attorney general or a State's Attorney under certain provisions of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that certain materials are not available for examination, except by authorized employees of the Attorney General and authorized law enforcement, without the consent of the persons who produced the materials. Provides that certain materials obtained by the Attorney General from other law enforcement officials shall be treated as if produced pursuant to a subpoena for purposes of maintaining the confidentiality of such information.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 11, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Postponed - Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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