H 600 Idaho House · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

PUBLIC RECORDS ACT – Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.

H 600 amends Idaho's Public Records Act to create a clearer process for individuals denied access to public records. It requires people denied records to file a court complaint within 90 days, including the original request and response, and pay a $100 fee. The public agency must respond within 10 days, and courts must rule within 10 working days - without discovery or witness testimony. The bill also extends the time to file a petition for disclosure to 180 days and clarifies that trade secrets may be withheld under specific conditions.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
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Feb 6, 2026
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