AB 541
California Public Records Act Ombudsperson.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the California Public Records Act Ombudsperson to help ensure government agencies are complying with the law regarding public records access. The Ombudsperson will investigate requests for review of denials, determine if those denials were proper, and issue opinions. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in how state agencies handle public information requests, with a sunset date of January 1, 2029, pending legislative appropriation.
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