AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
SB 2393 requires individuals making public records requests to provide their name and a valid mailing or email address to verify identity and enable communication. This change prohibits anonymous requests and ensures public bodies can properly respond to inquiries. The bill does not alter which records are public or impose new restrictions on record access, only establishing a minimum identification requirement for requesters.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 21, 2026
Committee
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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