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SSB 1072

A bill for an act relating to government bodies for purposes of open records, and making penalties applicable.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Overview: SSB 1072 is a bill that relates to government bodies and their obligations under Iowa's open records laws.Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to clarify and expand the req

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 503.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1072

Overview: SSB 1072 is a bill that relates to government bodies and their obligations under Iowa's open records laws.

Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to clarify and expand the requirements for government bodies, including local governments and school districts, to comply with open records requests and provide public access to information.

Key Provisions:
- Defines "government body" more broadly to include a wider range of public entities
- Imposes stricter timelines and requirements for government bodies to respond to open records requests
- Establishes penalties for government bodies that fail to comply with open records laws

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Government bodies at the state, county, and local levels, including school districts, which will be subject to the expanded open records requirements
- Members of the public, who will have greater access to government information and records

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been approved by the committee and renumbered as SF 503. It will now move to the full Senate for consideration and potential passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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