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Idaho Press Club says SB 1250 strikes a reasonable balance between privacy and transparency
Summary
Ken Burgess of the Idaho Press Club told the committee the organization generally opposes additions to public-records restrictions but supports SB 1250 because it balances decedent dignity with investigative transparency.
Ken Burgess, representing the Idaho Press Club's First Amendment Committee, said the club usually opposes changes that limit public access to records but appreciated being involved in drafting SB 1250. He said the bill "strikes a balance between protecting the privacy and the dignity of the decedents and their families while preserving transparency on other aspects of investigations."
Burgess urged the committee to send the bill to the floor and indicated the press club would continue to participate in refinements to ensure public-interest information remains available when necessary for public health and safety reporting.
