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Read. Follow. Verify.Support for AB 1821: Changing Public Records Response Times
Record date · May 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Oakland City Council and the have passed a to support AB 1821, a state bill that proposes changes to the timelines agencies must follow when responding to public records requests.
This signals the city's formal support for state-level changes to the , which dictates how quickly local governments must provide documents to the public.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Oakland residents
Residents who submit public records requests may be affected by future changes to response timeframes if the state bill is enacted.
City of Oakland staff
Staff responsible for processing public records requests would be required to comply with new state-mandated timelines if the bill passes.
Key Facts
- The Oakland City Council and the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency passed a resolution supporting AB 1821.
- AB 1821 aims to amend the California Public Records Act regarding agency response timeframes.
- The resolution was introduced by Council President Jenkins.
- The file number for this legislative action is 26-0606.
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- The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2026.
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Legislative Alignment
The city is proactively aligning its local policy stance with state-level efforts to reform public records response times.
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