This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding public records requests in Arizona. Under the existing law, any person can request access to public records, and the custodian of those records must provide copies, printouts, or photographs as required. The proposed changes would introduce a new requirement whereby, at the time of making a request, the individual must affirm that the public record is not intended for a commercial purpose. If the request is for a commercial purpose, the requester must provide a statement explaining the intended use of the public records, in accordance with the statutory requirements outlined in section 39-121.03.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public records by ensuring that individuals who seek these records for commercial purposes disclose their intentions. This change is intended to prevent misuse of public records and to ensure compliance with existing regulations regarding their use. Overall, the bill seeks to clarify the obligations of requesters and custodians of public records while maintaining the fundamental right to access public information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 39-121.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 39-121.01
House Engrossed Version: 39-121.01
Chaptered Version: 39-121.01