PUBLIC RECORDS – Amends existing law to provide additional time to respond to requests for public records from nonresidents and to allow a different fee schedule to fulfill nonresident requests.

This Idaho bill (H 253) changes public records request rules for nonresidents. It requires public agencies to provide an additional 10 business days to respond to nonresident requests (beyond the standard 5-day window) and allows agencies to use a separate fee schedule for nonresident copies. The bill directly affects nonresidents seeking public records and state/local agencies handling those requests. Key changes include amending response time requirements and fee structures under Idaho Code sections 74-102 and 74-103, effective July 1, 2025. The law does not alter response times or fees for Idaho residents.