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Fees for Public Records? A Bill Could Kneecap California Transparency Laws

The measure would let agencies charge some requesters for staff time and sue people they say filed malicious requests, with fees reaching $66 an hour.

A bill in Sacramento could bring major changes to the California Public Records Act. Supporters say AB 1821 is needed to help local governments manage overwhelming records requests. However, First Amendment groups and news organizations are concerned it might delay…
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The Oaklandside broke the news on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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