Bills

SB 1556: RELATING TO TRUSTED PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2025-01-22

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public.  Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives.  Requires annual reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.

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