HB 6882 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

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

1440
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 151
May 31, 2025
D Democratic102
97 Yea 5
95% Yea
R Republican49
47 Yea 2
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

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