Relating to confidential public records, including seals and signatures of licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, and registered interior designers

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 23, 2026
2. Subcommittee
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3. Committee
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4. Passed House
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5. Passed Senate
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record.7 (confidential records) identifies public records that are required to be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information.14, are confidential records. The bill also provides that plans or specifications that are affixed with a seal or signature are not considered confidential records unless otherwise provided by law.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text