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.

This Idaho bill (H 625) amends the Public Records Act to create a clearer process for people denied access to public records. It allows individuals to file a formal complaint in magistrate court within 90 days of a denial, requiring them to submit all related documents and pay a $100 filing fee. The bill also extends the deadline for filing a lawsuit in district court from 90 to 180 days after a denial, and clarifies that entities providing records claimed as trade secrets can legally challenge disclosure requests. These changes directly affect Idaho residents seeking public records and state agencies responding to such requests.