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    Office of Communications and Community Engagement



    Maryland Public Information Act

    ​Filing a Maryland Public Information Act Request

    Enacted in 1970, Maryland's Public Information Act (PIA), grants the public a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens. The PIA covers public agencies and officials in Maryland and includes all branches of state government (legislative, judicial, and executive). The PIA is similar in purpose to the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

     

    Frequently Asked Questions


    Who do I contact to Request Public Information?



    Contact:

    Lora Rakowski
    Senior Executive Director, Office of Communications and Community Engagement
    Office: (410) 767-0486
    msde.pia@maryland.gov