AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
Summary
Exempts law enforcement records from public disclosure if releasing them could reveal the identity of a human trafficking victim or someone eligible for an affirmative defense under certain prostitution-related laws.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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