Bill > AB2853

This bill amends the California Public Records Act, which governs public access to government records, by allowing public agencies to direct individuals requesting public records to their agency's website if the record is posted there. If a person is unable to access or reproduce the record from the website, the agency must then promptly provide a copy. The bill also includes legislative findings stating that this change is necessary to protect the state's interest in transparency and efficient use of resources by allowing agencies to leverage their existing online postings, and that this provision furthers the constitutional right of public access to local government records by enabling quicker and more cost-effective disclosures.