SB 786: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all government records required to be open to public inspection under the Uniform Information Practices Act to be made available in a disability-accessible format upon request. Requires the Governor, Chief Justice, and Mayor of each county to designate at least one agency within their respective government unit as a converting agency responsible for converting government records into a disability-accessible format. Establishes the process by which government records shall be converted into disability-accessible format upon request. Allows the converting agencies to consult with the Disability Communications Access Board. Requires the Office of Information Practices, Judiciary, and each county to adopt rules, regulations, or ordinances, including a provision that extends the time within which an agency must respond to requests for government records by 5 business days for records in disability-accessible formats, with exceptions for records pertaining to board meetings. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 11, 2025The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
2. February 6, 2025The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
3. February 4, 2025The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
4. January 31, 2025The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
5. January 28, 2025Re-Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.
6. January 23, 2025Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM/JDC.
7. January 21, 2025Passed First Reading.
8. January 17, 2025Introduced.