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S06599Introduced in the Senate

Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.

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Introduced by Robert Jackson, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.

Where it stands

COMMITTED TO RULES

June 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  2. 1ST REPORT CAL.1443

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  7. 1ST REPORT CAL.531

  8. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  10. COMMITTED TO RULES

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