Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records

HB 1620 requires Maryland agencies to allow state or local inspectors general (IGs) to inspect public records when state/local law authorizes their access and they need it for their duties. It directly affects IG offices created by law, such as those overseeing state agencies or local governments. The key provision mandates that custodians (agency officials) must grant this access, while restricting how IGs can share any information obtained under this rule. This bill modifies Maryland's Public Information Act to clarify IG access rights without changing existing exemptions for confidential or privileged records.