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Last Action

Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-06-17

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill allows judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and other judicial officials to request that state, county, and city websites remove their personal identifying information such as home addresses, phone numbers, and birth certificates. Public agencies must comply with these requests and keep the requests confidential, while the removed information remains a public record if otherwise required to be disclosed.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill protects judicial officials and their families from safety risks, harassment, and privacy breaches by preventing online access to their residential addresses and contact information.
• •They point out that these officials make important decisions that can anger individuals, making them potential targets for retaliation or unwanted contact.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may contend that removing public records from online access reduces government transparency and public accountability, even if the underlying records remain technically available.
• •They might also question whether the broad immunity from liability granted to public agencies could allow negligent removal of information or create inconsistent application across different jurisdictions.