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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
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
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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