AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION FOR REVISIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
HB 6882 revises the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) based on recommendations from the Freedom of Information Commission. The bill directly affects government agencies that handle public records and citizens seeking access to those records. Key provisions include implementing specific changes to FOIA procedures, such as streamlining request processes or clarifying response timelines, though the exact revisions are not detailed in the provided context. This policy change aims to improve transparency and accessibility of public information. The bill passed the House on May 31, 2025, and is now under consideration in the Senate.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2025
Floor votes · House May 31, 2025
How they voted
144–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 151
May 31, 2025
D
Democratic102
95% Yea
R
Republican49
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Oversight
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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