A 93402025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law

Introduced Dec 10, 2025Tommy John Schiavoni (D-NY)1 cosponsor

Summary

Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.

Related bills

Companion bill

S. 6599Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law2025-2026

Legislative Journey

Introduced
Committee
Floor
Passed Chamber 1
Passed Chamber 2
Signed

Dec 10, 2025

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

House

Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

House

Mar 17, 2026

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

House

Mar 24, 2026

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

House