HB 3140
FOIA Database
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Bill overview
This bill would require West Virginia public agencies to maintain a publicly accessible database of all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. It aims to protect the identity of individuals submitting FOIA requests by not including their names or personal information in the database, except in specific circumstances like public interest overrides or explicit consent. The bill also mandates regular updates to these online databases and establishes criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of requester identities, allowing for potential damages of up to $5,000 per violation.
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