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The UIPA contains no restrictions based on citizenship. Section 92F-11(b) provides that "[e]xcept as provided in section 92F-13 [(detailing exceptions for disclosure)], each agency upon request by any person shall make government records available for inspection and copying during regular business hours." Haw. Rev. Stat. § 92F-11(b) (emphasis added).

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712 allows "all citizens of this state, and all other persons interested in the examination of the public records," to examine public records. Furthermore, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.03 allows "any person" to seek redress for the wrongful withholding of records. Generally, the use of the term "person" in Nebraska statutes "includes bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, joint stock companies, and associations." Neb. Rev. Stat. § 49-801(16) (Reissue 2010).

Anyone, citizens and non-citizens alike, can request Texas public information, for any reason or use. The Texas Public Information Act (the “Act”), Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 552.001 et seq. (formerly Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 6252-17a), places no limits on who can request public records. See City of Garland, 165 S.W.3d at 820 (“‘Public information’ must be made available to the public upon request by any person.”) The Act does not require that the requestor be a Texas resident.

Any person can make a request for access to public records. Idaho Code § 9-338(1). A "person" is broadly defined to mean "any natural person, corporation, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, state or local agency or any other recognized legal entity." Idaho Code § 9-337(9). There is no distinction made between citizens of the State of Idaho and others, nor is there any distinction noted between citizens of the U.S. and other countries. Any person who makes a request for access to a public record is permitted to examine and copy such record.

"Any person" may request records under the Act.

In Utah, the Government Records Access and Management Act (“GRAMA”) governs access to public records. GRAMA states that “[e]very person has the right to inspect a public record free of charge, and the right to take a copy of a public record during normal working hours . . . .” Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2-201(1).

Under GRAMA, “a record is public unless otherwise expressly provided by statute.” Id. § 63G-2-201(2).

GRAMA restricts access to all records that are classified as “private,” “controlled,” or “protected.” Id. § 63G-2-201(3)(a).

Every public body must make available to any person for inspection and copying all public records except those identified as exceptions. See 5 ILCS 140/3(a). Person is defined as any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, organization or association, acting individually or as a group. See 5 ILCS 140/2(b).

Any person may seek relief under the Statute. RSA 91-A:4 provides that "every citizen" has access to "public records" of public agencies and public bodies, while RSA 91-A:2 provides that "all persons" may attend public proceedings. In addition, RSA 91-A:7 provides that "any person" aggrieved by a violation of the chapter may petition the superior court for injunctive relief. Thus, there is no basis to believe that "citizen," in section 4, is a limiting term.

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"Any person may inspect and copy the public records of any public agency during the regular business hours of the agency. . ." Ind. Code § 5-14-3-3(a). See City of Elkhart v. Agenda: Open Gov't Inc., 683 N.E.2d 622 (Ind. App. 1997) (city had no discretion to deny or condition access to office phone records).  Governmental entities are “persons” under the statute.  See Knox County Council v. Sievers, 895 N.E.2d 1263 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008).