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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-20

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Plain Language Summary

This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing booking photographs with websites that charge fees to remove them, and requires such websites to delete booking photos within seven business days if the person was not convicted. Websites that charge fees to remove photos or fail to delete them can face civil liability including $100 per day in damages.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this protects people's reputation and livelihood when they are arrested but not convicted, as booking photos on pay-to-remove websites can harm employment and housing prospects indefinitely.
• •The bill targets 'mugshot' websites that profit by charging individuals money to take down their photos, which supporters see as exploitative.
• •Allowing removal after non-conviction aligns with the principle that arrests should not permanently damage someone cleared of charges.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may contend this limits public access to information about arrests and bookings, which traditionally has been public record.
• •Some worry the law could restrict legitimate news reporting or public interest journalism if overly broadly applied.
• •Others may question whether the $100-per-day penalty is proportionate and could expose websites to excessive liability, potentially affecting their business viability or operation.