The bill proposes an amendment to section 39-121.02 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which pertains to public records. The key changes in the bill include the removal of language that allows for the awarding of attorney fees to an officer or public body in any action under the article related to public records. The bill clarifies that the court may not award attorney fees to an officer or public body, but it does not limit the rights of any other party that is not an officer or public body to recover attorney fees, expenses, and double damages pursuant to section 12-349. This change emphasizes that while individuals seeking public records can be awarded legal costs if they substantially prevail, government entities cannot be awarded attorney fees in these cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 39-121.02