Public records deadlines now count business days, not calendar days
Agencies now have 10 business days, instead of 10 calendar days, to tell a requester whether they hold disclosable public records, and may extend that by up to 14 business days instead of 14 days.
Who it affects
People requesting public records, and state and local agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1821: California Public Records Act: agency response time.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.