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Subcommittee issues unfavorable report on bill to allow denial of records created for litigation
Summary
The subcommittee voted an unfavorable report on SB555 after members raised transparency concerns and AG office staff and agency witnesses described narrow situations where litigation-preparation materials create operational burdens; the panel said the proposal needs more work.
SB555 would authorize, but not require, custodians under the Maryland Public Information Act to deny inspection of records created for pending or reasonably anticipated litigation in which the State or a subdivision is or may be a party. Counsel explained the bill's limits and the senate amendments narrowing coverage to records created for purposes of litigation.
Several members objected on transparency grounds.…
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