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SB 493·LA·senate

PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to public record production and fees. (8/1/26)

WithdrawnFiled Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Reese (R)
Latest Action

Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.

Apr 22, 2026

Summary

The bill would let record custodians charge modest fees for paper copies after the first twenty pages, cap electronic copy fees at $10, and require posted fee schedules. It also allows free or reduced copies for indigent citizens and nonprofits, and bars charges for staff time. The changes apply to most public records, with state agencies following a uniform fee schedule.

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