Authorizes the closure of records relating to the known location of certain plant and animal species

SB 788 would allow state agencies to close public records that reveal the exact locations of certain plant and animal species. This directly affects conservation groups, researchers, and land managers who typically access such data for ecological work. The bill's key provision is authorizing the withholding of specific location information from public records to potentially protect vulnerable species from disturbance. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Agriculture Committee after its initial introduction.