Epstein Files Transparency Act II
To amend the Epstein Files Transparency Act with respect to enforcement by an attorney general of a State, and for other purposes.
HB9694 proposes to modify the Epstein Files Transparency Act, specifically addressing the role of state attorneys general in enforcing the act. The bill aims to clarify and potentially expand the enforcement powers of state attorneys general in relation to the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This act is designed to ensure transparency and accountability regarding certain legal and investigative matters.
This bill would impact state attorneys general and potentially individuals and entities involved in the matters covered by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It could lead to increased oversight and legal actions taken by state attorneys general to enforce transparency and accountability. The exact implications would depend on the final wording of the bill after legislative review and amendments.
HB9694 was introduced on July 15, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. This means the bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, where it will be reviewed, possibly amended, and then voted on by the committee before moving forward in the House.
