RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 211 (SB 80) 2020 Regular Session Carter
Prior law (R.S. 44:1) provided for definition of public records and specifically defines certain
security data as "not a public record".
Prior law (R.S. 44:3.1) provided that disclosure of certain records pertaining to security
against terrorist-related activities shall not be required.
Prior law (R.S. 44:4(4)) provided for the applicability of public records pertaining to
residential building permits on file in the office of a regulatory agency or official.
New law retains prior law and extends applicability to public school buildings and facilities.
New law grants exemptions from the public records law for blueprints and floor plans of the
interior of a public school building or facility.
New law further grants exemptions from the public records law for school crisis and
management plans.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 11, 2020).
(Amends 44:3.1 and 4(40); adds R.S. 17:410.1 and R.S. 44:1(A)(2)(c))