A bill for an act relating to public records requests.

This bill (SSB 1086) updates Iowa's public records request process. It requires state agencies to accept written, phone, or electronic requests without demanding in-person visits and to acknowledge requests promptly with contact details for the agency contact. Agencies must provide an estimated timeline and cost for copies (with records taking under 30 minutes to produce at no cost beyond copying fees) and notify requesters of expected delays. These changes directly affect Iowa public agencies handling records requests and aim to streamline access for citizens seeking public information.