HB1856 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
FOIA-JUDICIAL RECORDS
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes judicial bodies of the State. Exempts preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Exempts judicial records already subject to fees imposed under the Clerks of Courts Act.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II |
| 1/29/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 1/29/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Executive Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |