Arkansas SB248: TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PERSONNEL RECORDS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the freedom of information act of 1967; to amend the provisions of the freedom of information act of 1967 concerning personnel records; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the freedom of information act of 1967; and to amend the provisions of the freedom of information act of 1967 concerning personnel records.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PERSONNEL RECORDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PERSONNEL RECORDS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b)(12), concerning the personnel records exemption from requests for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, is amended to read as follows: (12)(A) Personnel records to the extent that disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; Any portion of a record, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, if the information contained within the public record (ii) A public official, agent, or employee and is not related to the performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) A personnel record of a public official, agent, or employee. (B) That portion of a record under subdivision (b)(12)(A) *LGL073* 02/18/2025 7:55:42 AM LGL073 SB248 of this section that constitutes a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy shall not be disclosed if: (i) The information contained within the record is of a personal …

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Sponsors

• Clarke Tucker (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Jon Eubanks (R, 46)
• Breanne Davis (R, 25)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 18, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
3. February 18, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB248?

SB248 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PERSONNEL RECORDS.

What does SB248 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the freedom of information act of 1967; to amend the provisions of the freedom of information act of 1967 concerning personnel records; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the freedom of information act of 1967; and to amend the provisions of the freedom of information act of 1967 concerning personnel records.

What is the status of SB248?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB248?

Clarke Tucker (D, 14), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB248?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB248