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House Approves Changes to Government Records Act to Clarify Electronic Requests
Summary
The Utah House passed second substitute House Bill 278 to clarify electronic-record requests and streamline notice for expedited requests; supporters said cities and the League agreed and opponents warned five-day expedited timelines can burden large agencies like corrections.
The Utah House on Feb. 23 approved second substitute House Bill 278, a change to the Government Records Access and Management Act that allows requesters to specify they want records in electronic form and requires agencies to provide notice if they deny an expedited request.
Representative Herrod, the bill’s sponsor, told the House the measure simply lets someone requesting records ask for electronic copies and clarifies…
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