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NH bill #SB22 • Last Action 04/08/2025
Relative to disclosure of criminal history and criminal records to the child care licensing unit of the department of health and human services.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the procedures for criminal background checks in child care licensing by expanding the state police's ability to conduct and share comprehensive criminal history reports with the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill allows the state police to release a more detailed criminal history report, including confidential information, and checks against the National Sex Offender Registry for child care license applicants. It broadens the disqualifying criminal offenses to include not just convictions but also pending charges for serious crimes involving children, such as child abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, and other violent or sexually-related offenses. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to lapse any remaining funds in the child care licensing fund into the state general fund by June 30, 2025, and repeals the existing child care licensing fund statutes. The changes are designed to enhance child safety by providing more comprehensive criminal background information for those seeking to work in child care settings, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows the child care licensing unit of the department of health and human services to access directly from the state police an applicant's criminal history and record information and use such information as a factor to determine an applicant's eligibility. The bill is a request of the department of health and human services.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Howard Pearl (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/07/2025
• Last Action: Children and Family Law Public Hearing (10:00:00 4/8/2025 Legislative Office Building 206-208)
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MT bill #HB255 • Last Action 04/03/2025
Revise online data privacy laws for K-12 pupil records
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises Montana's online data privacy laws for K-12 student records by modifying existing regulations for how school districts can contract with third-party digital service providers. The bill allows school districts to use model contracts from private or public consortiums that meet specific privacy standards, provided those contracts include key protections such as: maintaining the school district's ownership of student records, allowing students to control their own generated content, prohibiting the third party from using student information for unauthorized purposes, establishing procedures for parents or eligible students to review and correct personal information, describing data security measures, outlining notification procedures for potential data breaches, ensuring records are deleted after contract completion, and prohibiting targeted advertising using student data. The bill also reaffirms that contracts failing to meet these requirements can be voided, and provides that existing contracts are not immediately impacted but will be subject to these new standards upon renewal or amendment. Importantly, the legislation aims to strengthen student data privacy protections while providing school districts with flexible mechanisms for managing digital educational resources.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING ONLINE DATA PRIVACY LAWS FOR PUPIL RECORDS; ALLOWING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO USE MODEL CONTRACTS APPROVED BY A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC CONSORTIUM; AND AMING SECTION 20-7-1326, MCA.”
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• Introduced: 11/29/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Carter (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 01/18/2025
• Last Action: Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing (15:00:00 4/3/2025 Room 317)
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NC bill #S229 • Last Action 04/02/2025
Authorize NIL Agency Contracts
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates North Carolina's laws regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agency contracts for student-athletes by creating new definitions and regulations. The bill introduces specific provisions for NIL agency contracts, distinguishing them from traditional professional sports agency contracts, and establishes requirements for such agreements. Key provisions include mandating that NIL agency contracts contain a warning to student-athletes about consulting with their educational institution, and prohibiting athlete agents who are currently or were recently employed by an educational institution from entering into NIL agency contracts with students at that institution. The bill also adds a public records exemption, meaning that NIL contract records possessed by higher education institutions for compliance review purposes will be kept confidential. Additionally, the bill requires specific disclosures in agency contracts, such as details about compensation, services, contract duration, and potential impacts on athletic eligibility. Athlete agents are still required to register and are prohibited from engaging in deceptive practices like providing false information or offering improper inducements to student-athletes. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines and protections for student-athletes entering NIL contracts while maintaining transparency and preventing potential conflicts of interest.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AGENCY CONTRACTS AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS CONTRACTS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Amy Galey (R)*, Robert Brinson (R)*, Kevin Corbin (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/05/2025
• Last Action: Re-ref Com On Judiciary
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OK bill #SB553 • Last Action 04/02/2025
Schools; directing revocation of certification and dismissal for failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens Oklahoma's requirements for reporting child abuse and neglect in schools by making several key changes. The legislation adds a new ground for revoking a teacher's certification: knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect. School employees will now be required to annually sign an attestation acknowledging their legal responsibility to report suspected abuse, and professional development programs must include specific training on child abuse reporting requirements and associated penalties. The bill also expands grounds for dismissing teachers to include knowing and willful failure to report suspected child abuse, and modifies criminal history record check requirements to include a letter from previous employers stating whether the teacher was the subject of any allegation of inappropriate behavior with a student. Additionally, the bill mandates that national criminal history record checks include information about whether a teacher has been the subject of student-related misconduct allegations. These changes aim to enhance child protection by creating stricter accountability for school employees who might otherwise fail to report potential abuse or neglect, with significant professional consequences for those who do not fulfill their legal reporting obligations.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-104, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 445, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-104), which relates to the powers and duties of the State Board of Education; adding reason for which a certificate cannot be issued or can be revoked; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-104.1, which relates to a prohibition on certification of individuals convicted of certain offenses; adding reason for which a certificate cannot be issued; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-142, which relates to criminal history record checks for school employment; requiring certain letter to include certain information; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101.22, which relates to reasons for dismissal of career teachers; adding reason for dismissal; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 15, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 6-194), which relates to professional development programs; directing certain program to include information about certain reporting requirements; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as amended by Section 46, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1210.163), which relates to requirements to report suspected abuse or neglect; requiring school employees to annually sign certain attestation; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Adam Pugh (R)*, Danny Sterling (R)*, Kristen Thompson (R), Nikki Nice (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/25/2025
• Last Action: House Common Education Hearing (15:00:00 4/2/2025 Room 450)
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MO bill #HB145 • Last Action 04/02/2025
Modifies provisions of the sunshine law
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Missouri's Sunshine Law (Chapter 610) by expanding and clarifying the types of records and meetings that public governmental bodies can keep confidential or closed to the public. The bill provides an extensive list of 29 specific circumstances where governmental bodies can withhold information, including legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, mental health proceedings, testing materials, welfare cases, software codes, sealed bids, and various types of sensitive security and investigative information. Key additions include protecting individual information about minors held by city, town, village, or park boards, protecting individually identifiable customer information for park and camping reservations, and protecting the specific locations of endangered or vulnerable plant and animal species. The bill also mandates that certain information remain transparent, such as the amount of money paid in settlements, final audit reports, and basic employment information like names, positions, and salaries of public employees. When closing records, public bodies must provide a written justification explaining why the public interest in non-disclosure outweighs the interest in transparency, particularly in cases involving potential risks to public safety. The modifications aim to balance government transparency with protecting sensitive information and individual privacy.
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Bill Summary: Modifies provisions of the sunshine law
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• Introduced: 12/03/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Falkner (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/26/2025
• Last Action: Third Read and Passed (H)
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SC bill #S0126 • Last Action 04/02/2025
Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection and Judicial Personal Privacy Protection
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends South Carolina law to provide enhanced personal privacy protections for law enforcement officers and judges by establishing a comprehensive mechanism for restricting personal contact information from publicly available online government records. The bill expands the definition of "personal contact information" to include home addresses, personal cellular telephone numbers, and property tax map numbers, and creates a process by which active or former law enforcement officers and judges can request that their personal contact details be removed from publicly accessible internet websites maintained by state or local government agencies. Eligible requesting parties can submit a designated form with verification of their employment status, after which the government agencies must redact or restrict their personal information from online records, though exceptions exist for certain scenarios like legal proceedings, government agency needs, or specific consensual disclosures. The bill also allows these professionals to petition the court for compliance and protects government employees from liability related to personal contact information. Additionally, the Office of Court Administration and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy are tasked with collaborating to create a standardized form for making these privacy requests. The implementation of this law is delayed until January 1, 2026, to allow sufficient time for preparation and system updates.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 30-2-500, Relating To Definitions, So As To Include Additional Information In The Definition Of "personal Contact Information" And To Define "disclosed Records"; By Amending Section 30-2-510, Relating To Options For Law Enforcement Officers To Make Personal Contact Information Confidential; Exceptions; Procedures, So As To Restrict Personal Contact Information In A Disclosed Record From A Publicly Available Internet Website Maintained By Or Operated On Behalf Of A State Or Local Government And To Require That The Personal Contact Information Restricted From Disclosed Records Under This Section Must Remain Within The Official Record Held Or Maintained By A State Or Local Government Agency, And To Allow Disclosure To Certain Individuals Or Entities; By Adding Section 30-2-515 So As To Provide For A Petition To Court For Compliance With The Article And To Prevent Liability From Accruing To A State Or Local Government Employee Or The Employee's Agents; By Amending Section 30-2-700, Relating To Definitions, So As To Include Additional Information In The Definition Of "personal Contact Information" And To Define "disclosed Records"; By Amending Section 30-2-710, Relating To Options For Judges To Make Personal Contact Information Confidential; Exceptions; Procedures, So As To Restrict Personal Contact Information In A Disclosed Record From A Publicly Available Internet Website Maintained By Or Operated On Behalf Of A State Or Local Government And To Require That The Personal Contact Information Restricted From Disclosed Records Under This Section Must Remain Within The Official Record Held Or Maintained By A State Or Local Government Agency, And To Allow Disclosure To Certain Individuals Or Entities; By Adding Section 30-2-715 So As To Provide For A Petition To Court For Compliance With The Article And To Prevent Liability From Accruing To A State Or Local Government Employee Or The Employee's Agents; To Direct The Office Of Court Administration And The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy To Collaborate In The Creation Of The Designated Form For A Law Enforcement Officer And For A Judge To Use To Request The Restriction Of Personal Contact Information In Disclosed Records; And To Make Conforming Changes.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 04/02/2025
• Last Action: Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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OK bill #SB423 • Last Action 04/01/2025
Medical records; eliminating certain health care provider duties; authorizing certain fees; providing certain penalties and remedies. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Oklahoma law regarding medical records access and fees, introducing several key changes. The legislation updates provisions for patients or their personal representatives to obtain medical records, aligning with federal HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations. It modifies fee structures for medical record requests, increasing base fees and per-page charges for both paper and electronic copies, with specific rates for different types of requests. The bill introduces new provisions making it unlawful for healthcare providers (called "covered entities") to improperly disclose protected health information, with potential consequences including professional conduct penalties, misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000, and the ability to seek court injunctions. The law maintains existing protections for sensitive records like psychological and psychiatric treatment notes, and continues to address medical record access in legal proceedings. Notably, the bill expands definitions to include personal representatives and clarifies terminology around responsible family members who can request records for deceased patients. The legislation will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing healthcare providers and facilities time to adjust to the new requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to medical records; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 19, which relates to access to medical records; modifying applicability of certain provisions; eliminating certain duties of health care providers; authorizing imposition of certain fees; modifying certain fee limits; defining terms; making certain acts unlawful; creating misdemeanor offense; providing administrative and criminal penalties; providing for civil relief; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dave Rader (R)*, Chad Caldwell (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/27/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Public Health
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OK bill #SB535 • Last Action 04/01/2025
Oklahoma Open Records Act; modifying requirements for public body to complete certain records requests. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Oklahoma Open Records Act by updating definitions and procedures for public records requests. The bill expands the definition of "law enforcement agency" to include state and local fire marshals when investigating potential criminal law violations. It allows public bodies to require advance payment for records requests exceeding $75 or when a requestor has outstanding fees, with any overpayment to be returned. The bill also introduces new requirements for records requests, mandating that requestors provide reasonable specificity when seeking documents. This means requests must specify a time frame for record creation, seek identifiable records rather than general information, and include sufficiently specific search terms. Public bodies can now ask requestors to clarify vague requests and may deny requests that remain too broad after attempts to narrow the scope. Additionally, the bill updates various technical references and confidentiality provisions, such as expanding the list of exempted records to include those sought in pending civil litigation or criminal prosecution. These changes aim to provide public bodies with more clarity and flexibility in responding to records requests while maintaining transparency in government operations.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Sections 24A.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 358, O.S.L. 2024, and 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 24A.3 and 24A.5), which relate to definitions and inspection and copying of records; modifying definition; authorizing public body to require advance payment for certain records requests; requiring return of portion of advance payment under certain circumstances; authorizing use of form for records requests; authorizing public body to request clarification for certain records requests; establishing requirements for specificity of records requests; allowing denial of records requests under certain circumstances; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Julie Daniels (R)*, Daniel Pae (R)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/11/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Civil Judiciary
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IN bill #SB0281 • Last Action 03/31/2025
Expungement.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Indiana's laws regarding the expungement and sealing of criminal records, with several key provisions affecting juvenile and adult criminal records. The bill specifies that certain juvenile court records related to serious violent felonies will be accessible to law enforcement officers, requiring courts and record-keepers to ensure timely access to these records. It allows for the expungement of official misconduct records if the person is not an elected official and the prosecuting attorney consents. The bill prohibits expungement for individuals convicted of unlawful firearm possession by a serious violent felon and places restrictions on expunging records for commercial driver's license holders. Additionally, the bill requires the office of judicial administration to establish an electronic system for transmitting chronological case summaries to the state police department for expungement purposes by July 1, 2025. The legislation makes several technical changes to existing expungement procedures, including modifications to how records are sealed, who can access sealed records, and the process for filing expungement petitions, with specific provisions addressing different types of offenses and offenders.
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Bill Summary: Expungement. Specifies that certain records relating to juvenile offenses are accessible to a law enforcement officer acting within the scope of the officer's duties, and requires persons having custody of these records to take steps to ensure that these records are available in a timely manner. Specifies that the juvenile court shall cooperate to ensure that certain records are available to the prosecuting attorney or a deputy. Allows the expungement of official misconduct if: (1) the person seeking the expungement is not an elected official; and (2) the prosecuting attorney consents. Permits disclosure to the state police department of certain sealed records if disclosure is required for the purpose of expunging or marking as expunged records in the central repository for criminal history information. Prohibits expungement for a person convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Requires the office of judicial administration, before July 1, 2025, to establish an electronic system for transmitting a chronological case summary to the state police department for purposes of expungement. Prohibits the expungement of certain records of a person holding a commercial driver's license or permit. Makes certain expungement provisions that apply to elected officials also apply to elected or appointed judicial officers.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Scott Baldwin (R)*, Aaron Freeman (R)*, Lonnie Randolph (D), Greg Steuerwald (R), Alex Zimmerman (R), Mitch Gore (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 03/24/2025
• Last Action: Motion to concur filed
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TX bill #HB793 • Last Action 03/31/2025
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Texas Family Code to strengthen confidentiality protections for individuals seeking or protected by protective orders. Specifically, the bill changes language from "may" to "shall" in several sections, which means courts are now required (instead of having the option) to protect certain personal information. The bill mandates that upon request, courts must exclude from public records the address, county of residence, telephone number, and employment location of individuals protected by orders. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that during protective order hearings, courts must explicitly inform persons present about their right to have personal information kept confidential and directly ask if they wish to have such information excluded from the order. For applicants seeking to keep their mailing address confidential, they must now disclose their address to the court, designate a person to receive notices on their behalf, and provide that person's mailing address. These changes aim to enhance personal safety by preventing sensitive location information from being easily accessible, particularly in situations involving potential domestic violence or harassment. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to both pending and new protective order applications filed on or after that date.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
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• Introduced: 11/12/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 89th Legislature Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Senfronia Thompson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 11/12/2024
• Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
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WA bill #SB5143 • Last Action 03/31/2025
Concerning the ethics in public service act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill comprehensively updates Washington State's ethics in public service act, making several key changes to definitions, rules, and standards governing state employees' and officials' conduct. The bill modifies definitions related to gifts, appearances, and official conduct, raising the threshold for reportable gifts from $50 to $100, expanding the list of excluded gift types, and clarifying what constitutes legislative activities. It introduces new provisions defining terms like "civic organization" and "community organization" and establishes more precise guidelines for what state officers and employees can and cannot do regarding gifts, compensation, and use of state resources. The legislation also updates reporting requirements for lobbyists and state officials, removes certain existing statutory provisions, and includes technical corrections across multiple sections of state law. Notably, the bill adds a new section specifically addressing legislative nexus, which defines activities that are considered part of a legislator's or legislative employee's official duties. The changes aim to provide clearer ethical standards, improve transparency, and prevent potential conflicts of interest in state government.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the ethics in public service act; amending RCW 2 42.52.010, 42.52.030, 42.52.070, 42.52.080, 42.52.090, 42.52.110, 3 42.52.120, 42.52.150, 42.52.150, 42.52.160, 42.52.180, 42.52.180, 4 42.52.220, 42.52.320, 42.52.480, 42.52.490, 42.52.805, 42.52.810, 5 42.17A.005, 29B.10.270, 42.17A.615, 29B.50.050, 42.17A.620, 6 29B.50.060, 42.17A.710, and 29B.55.030; reenacting and amending RCW 7 42.52.010; adding a new section to chapter 42.52 RCW; repealing RCW 8 42.52.140, 42.52.340, and 42.52.801; providing an effective date; and 9 providing an expiration date. 10
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• Introduced: 01/07/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Chris Gildon (R)*, Jamie Pedersen (D), T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/11/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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ND bill #HB1061 • Last Action 03/25/2025
Fair treatment of victims.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two subsections of North Dakota law to improve victim rights and notification in criminal cases. The first amendment expands the types of releases that victims must be notified about, specifically adding "education release" to the existing list of transfer notifications like work-release or community residential programs. The second amendment enhances victims' participation in parole and pardon processes by clarifying their rights to submit written statements and potentially appear in person, particularly for victims of violent crimes. The bill also specifies that victim statements and testimony remain confidential and can only be shared with the parole board, governor, or pardon advisory board. Additionally, the amendment requires that registered victims must be notified about pending reviews, subsequent decisions, and potential release dates for prisoners seeking parole or pardon. These changes aim to ensure victims are more comprehensively informed and have meaningful opportunities to provide input in criminal justice proceedings.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 17 and 18 of section 12.1-34-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fair treatment of victims.
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• Introduced: 12/26/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 69th Legislative Assembly
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/14/2025
• Last Action: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
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MT bill #HB112 • Last Action 03/25/2025
Code commissioner bill
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a technical cleanup measure aimed at revising and clarifying various sections of the Montana Code Annotated. It makes numerous minor technical corrections across multiple areas of state law, including changes to references, definitions, and administrative procedures. The bill directs the code commissioner to correct erroneous references in legislation enacted by the 69th Legislature and previous legislatures. Key changes include updating language in sections related to state agencies, information technology, employee directories, record management, and various licensing and reporting requirements. For example, the bill makes technical edits to laws governing process servers, medical professionals, medicaid services, and state agency reporting. The bill also provides specific instructions to the code commissioner about handling references to section 5-11-210, ensuring that reports are correctly assigned to the appropriate interim committees. While the changes are primarily technical in nature, they help maintain the accuracy and consistency of Montana's legal code by addressing minor errors and outdated language.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT REVISING AND CLARIFYING THE MONTANA CODE ANNOTATED; DIRECTING THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT ERRONEOUS REFERENCES CONTAINED IN MATERIAL ENACTED BY THE 69TH LEGISLATURE AND PREVIOUS LEGISLATURES; DIRECTING THE CODE COMMISSIONER THAT
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• Introduced: 11/07/2024
• Added: 12/03/2024
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Fitzpatrick (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/18/2025
• Last Action: (H) Transmitted to Governor
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NC bill #S440 • Last Action 03/25/2025
2025 Governor's Budget
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides the 2025 Governor's Budget for North Carolina, appropriating funds for the state's operations and various programs for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. Here is a summary of key provisions: This bill establishes the state's budget for the 2025-2027 fiscal years, with total General Fund appropriations of approximately $33.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-2026 and $34.3 billion in fiscal year 2026-2027. The budget covers various state departments and programs, with significant allocations to key areas such as: 1. Education: Substantial funding for public schools, community colleges, and the University of North Carolina system, including: - $12.9 billion for Public Instruction in 2025-2026 - $4.2 billion for the University of North Carolina system - A new Completion Assistance Program to support students at historically Black universities 2. Health and Human Services: $8.8 billion in 2025-2026, with focus areas including: - Child Development and Early Education - Health Benefits - Mental Health Services 3. Tax Provisions: - Maintaining the personal income tax rate at 4.25% - Maintaining the corporate income tax rate at 2.25% - Reinstating the Working Families Tax Credit at 20% of the federal earned income tax credit - Creating a new refundable Child Tax Credit - Reestablishing the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit - Implementing a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 4. State Employee Compensation: - 2% cost-of-living adjustment for state employees - $1,000 bonus for eligible state employees - Additional vacation leave credits - Labor market adjustment funds 5. Capital Improvements: - Proposing a $4 billion public school bond referendum - Funding for various state facility repairs and renovations The bill also includes provisions for various policy changes across state agencies, focusing on workforce development, education, healthcare, and government efficiency.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO MAKE BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 18 : Brent Jackson (R)*, Ralph Hise (R)*, Michael Lee (R)*, Gale Adcock (D), Val Applewhite (D), Sydney Batch (D), Jay Chaudhuri (D), Sophia Chitlik (D), Terence Everitt (D), Michael Garrett (D), Lisa Grafstein (D), Julie Mayfield (D), Mujtaba Mohammed (D), Graig Meyer (D), Natalie Murdock (D), DeAndrea Salvador (D), Caleb Theodros (D), Joyce Waddell (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/25/2025
• Last Action: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
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NC bill #H462 • Last Action 03/20/2025
Personal Data Privacy/Social Media Safety
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes two key legislative frameworks: the North Carolina Personal Data Privacy Act and the Social Media Safety Act, both set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The Personal Data Privacy Act creates comprehensive regulations for how businesses collect, process, and manage personal data of North Carolina residents, granting consumers significant rights such as the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, request deletion of data, and opt out of targeted advertising or data sales. The law applies to businesses that process data for at least 35,000 consumers or derive over 20% of their revenue from selling personal data. The Social Media Safety Act mandates that social media companies verify the age of users and obtain parental consent for minors under 18 before allowing them to create accounts. Social media platforms must use third-party vendors to perform age verification through methods like digital identification cards or government-issued IDs. Companies that fail to comply can face criminal misdemeanor charges and civil penalties of $2,500 per violation, with potential additional damages. The bill aims to protect consumer privacy and protect minors from potentially harmful online interactions by establishing clear guidelines for data handling and social media access. The Department of Justice will be responsible for investigating and enforcing these new regulations, with a requirement to engage in public outreach to educate consumers and businesses about the act at least six months before its implementation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINIANS BY ENACTING THE PERSONAL DATA PRIVACY ACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Terry Brown (D)*, Allen Chesser (R)*, Neal Jackson (R)*, Tim Longest (D)*, Eric Ager (D), Vernetta Alston (D), Amber Baker (D), Cynthia Ball (D), Mary Belk (D), Gloristine Brown (D), Tracy Clark (D), Mike Colvin (D), Carla Cunningham (D), Allison Dahle (D), Pricey Harrison (D), Zack Hawkins (D), Frances Jackson (D), Monika Johnson-Hostler (D), Carolyn Logan (D), Ray Pickett (R), Jordan Lopez (D), Nasif Majeed (D), Garland Pierce (D), Lindsey Prather (D), James Roberson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/20/2025
• Last Action: Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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ND bill #SB2144 • Last Action 03/20/2025
Information required in applications for professional employer services licensure, confidential records maintained by the secretary of state, notification provided to and fees charged by a notary public, notification provided to the registrant of a trade name, and fees charged by the secretary of state; and to provide a penalty.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to North Dakota state law affecting professional employer services, notary publics, trade name registrations, and secretary of state fees. For professional employer organizations, the bill modifies application requirements by removing the requirement to provide tax identification numbers and adjusting the list of mandatory information, such as ownership statements and management details. The bill also changes confidentiality provisions for certain records, clarifying that audited financial reports and job service reports remain confidential. For notary publics, the bill allows them to charge a maximum of five dollars per notarial act and permits additional fees for travel and technology use under specific conditions. Trade name registration procedures are updated, including notification methods and registration renewal processes. The secretary of state's fee structure is revised, streamlining the fees charged for various services like document searches, filing transactions, and preparing information compilations. The bill also includes provisions for handling rejected filings and clarifies payment requirements, ensuring that the secretary of state can efficiently manage administrative processes while maintaining transparency in fee collection and record-keeping.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 43-55-03, section 43-55-09, subsection 8 of section 44-06.1-20, and sections 44-06.1-28, 47-25-04, 47-25-07, and 54-09-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to information required in applications for professional employer services licensure, confidential records maintained by the secretary of state, notification provided to and fees charged by a notary public, notification provided to the registrant of a trade name, and fees charged by the secretary of state; and to provide a penalty.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 69th Legislative Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Jerry Klein (R)*, Jeff Barta (R)*, Kristin Roers (R)*, Austen Schauer (R), Jonathan Warrey (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/14/2025
• Last Action: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
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TX bill #HB1798 • Last Action 03/14/2025
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Texas Tax Code to expand the list of individuals who can request confidentiality of their home address in property tax appraisal records. The expanded categories now include several new groups of professionals and individuals who may face potential safety risks, such as public defenders, employees of university health care providers in corrections facilities, customs and border protection officers, and border patrol agents. The bill also continues to protect the addresses of existing groups like peace officers, victims of family violence or sexual assault, federal and state judges, court employees, child protective services workers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and various law enforcement and judicial professionals. To qualify for address confidentiality, individuals must provide appropriate documentation proving their status or vulnerability, such as protective orders or other independent evidence. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate voting support. This legislation aims to enhance personal safety and privacy for individuals in certain professional roles or who have experienced specific types of trauma.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 89th Legislature Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sam Harless (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
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NC bill #H322 • Last Action 03/10/2025
Make General Assembly Records Public
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies North Carolina's public records and archival laws, specifically addressing how General Assembly records are managed and preserved. The key change involves amending the rules for how long General Assembly records must be retained before potential destruction or transfer to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Previously, the custodian of General Assembly records had broad discretion in determining whether a record was public and how to handle it. Now, the bill establishes that General Assembly records cannot be certified as having no further use or value until either (1) they genuinely no longer have official use, or (2) 10 years have passed, with the 10-year period for a specific member's records beginning when that member leaves the General Assembly. This change appears intended to increase transparency and ensure that legislative records are preserved for a minimum period. The bill also repeals two previous sections of law (Section 27.7 of S.L. 2023-134 and Section 5 of S.L. 2024-16) that likely contained conflicting provisions. The final section specifies that the campaign finance-related portion of the act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the remaining provisions also becoming effective at the same time.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LEGISLATIVE RECORDS, TO REPEAL CHANGES REGARDING THE ARCHIVING OF RECORDS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS REGARDING FEDERAL POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Lindsey Prather (D)*, Pricey Harrison (D)*, Marcia Morey (D)*, Beth Helfrich (D)*, Eric Ager (D), Cynthia Ball (D), Mary Belk (D), Deb Butler (D), Maria Cervania (D), Tracy Clark (D), Sarah Crawford (D), Allison Dahle (D), Julia Greenfield (D), Jordan Lopez (D), Zack Hawkins (D), Tim Longest (D), Nasif Majeed (D), Rodney Pierce (D), Renée Price (D), Brian Turner (D), Julie Von Haefen (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/10/2025
• Last Action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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NC bill #S242 • Last Action 03/06/2025
H.A.L.L. Accountability Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a concise legislative measure that repeals Section 27.7(d) of S.L. 2023-134, which appears to be a previous piece of legislation related to redistricting documents. By eliminating this specific section, the bill seems intended to alter existing provisions about redistricting documentation, though the exact details of the original section are not provided in the bill text. The bill would become effective immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2. While the bill's title suggests it is part of the H.A.L.L. (Hold All Legislators Liable) Accountability Act aimed at making redistricting documents public records, the specific XML text provided does not elaborate on those details. The bill is relatively short and straightforward, focusing on a single repeal action with immediate implementation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO MAKE REDISTRICTING DOCUMENTS PUBLIC RECORDS BY ENACTING THE HOLD ALL LEGISLATORS LIABLE (H.A.L.L.) ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Terence Everitt (D)*, Graig Meyer (D)*, Woodson Bradley (D), Sophia Chitlik (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/06/2025
• Last Action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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NC bill #S195 • Last Action 03/03/2025
Protect Campus Survivors Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands confidentiality protections for student disciplinary records at public higher education institutions in North Carolina by establishing specific definitions and restrictions on record disclosure. The bill defines "personally identifiable information" very comprehensively, including direct identifiers like names and social security numbers, as well as indirect identifiers that could potentially reveal a student's identity. It also specifically defines "personally identifiable student disciplinary records" as materials related to complaints, investigations, or disciplinary proceedings maintained by public institutions of higher education. Under the new law, these records would be exempt from public records requests, even if their release might otherwise be permitted under federal privacy laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The bill applies to all public higher education institutions in North Carolina, including University of North Carolina campuses, community colleges, and their system offices. The legislation becomes effective immediately and will cover any record requests submitted on or after its enactment date, with the primary goal of protecting student privacy in disciplinary proceedings by preventing potential identification or disclosure of sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO EXEMPT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE STUDENT DISCIPLINARY RECORDS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Michael Lee (R)*, Amy Galey (R)*, Brad Overcash (R)*, Dave Craven (R), Ralph Hise (R), Tom McInnis (R), Tim Moffitt (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2025
• Last Action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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TX bill #HB439 • Last Action 02/28/2025
Relating to maintaining certain voter registration information and reviewing ballots voted by mail; creating criminal offenses.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several new requirements and criminal penalties related to voter registration and mail-in ballot processing in Texas. It mandates that county voter registrars must retain voter registration applications for individuals removed from voter rolls and make these lists publicly available online in a searchable format. The bill requires registrars to create and maintain databases of voter lists on county websites, with potential criminal penalties (Class A misdemeanors) for non-compliance. For mail-in ballots, the bill changes signature verification procedures by requiring signature verification committees to not only compare signatures but also verify additional voter information across different documents. The bill also introduces new criminal offenses for election officials who fail to properly perform signature verification or record-keeping duties, such as early voting clerks who do not maintain comprehensive electronic records of ballot applications and envelopes. These new provisions are set to apply to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025, and aim to enhance transparency and scrutiny in the voter registration and mail-in ballot processes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to maintaining certain voter registration information and reviewing ballots voted by mail; creating criminal offenses.
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• Introduced: 11/12/2024
• Added: 12/02/2024
• Session: 89th Legislature Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Valoree Swanson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 11/12/2024
• Last Action: Referred to Elections
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NC bill #H178 • Last Action 02/25/2025
Budgeting Accountability and Transparency
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new transparency and accountability measures for the state budget process in North Carolina. Section 1 establishes new rules for adopting the Current Operations Appropriations Act, requiring the General Assembly to provide at least one week of public comment through an online portal, hold a public hearing, conduct at least three nonvoting committee meetings to discuss the budget, and provide legislators with a copy of the Act and Committee Report at least five legislative days before voting. Section 2 mandates that all budget-related communications between state agencies, individual legislators, legislative employees, and other legislators become public records once the Current Operations Appropriations Act is enacted, with a specific exemption to protect attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. The bill aims to increase transparency in the budget-making process by giving the public more opportunities to provide input and access to legislative budget communications, while ensuring that sensitive legal communications remain protected. The provisions will apply to the Current Operations Appropriations Act for the fiscal year beginning after the bill becomes law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO INTRODUCE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY INTO THE BUDGET PROCESS BY AMENDING THE STATE BUDGET ACT TO INCREASE PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION AND BY REMOVING LEGISLATIVE CONFIDENTIALITY FOR CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM LEGISLATORS REQUESTING BUDGET PROVISIONS OR FUNDS MADE.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2025
• Added: 03/03/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Deb Butler (D)*, Pricey Harrison (D)*, Marcia Morey (D)*, Renée Price (D)*, Mary Belk (D), Cecil Brockman (D), Gloristine Brown (D), Kanika Brown (D), Laura Budd (D), Maria Cervania (D), Zack Hawkins (D), Jordan Lopez (D), Lindsey Prather (D), Julie Von Haefen (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2025
• Last Action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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MD bill #SB554 • Last Action 02/20/2025
Public Information Act - Frivolous, Vexatious, or Abusive Requests - Remedies
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Maryland's Public Information Act (PIA) to provide clearer procedures for addressing frivolous, vexatious, or abusive public records requests. The bill expands the powers of the State Public Information Act Compliance Board, allowing it to receive and review complaints from record custodians about requestors who submit requests that are considered burdensome or made in bad faith. The Board can now issue orders that allow custodians to ignore specific requests or future requests on similar topics, respond to a less demanding version of the request, or take other appropriate actions. The bill also allows both custodians and requestors to file complaints with the Board or circuit court, and provides a pathway for appealing the Board's decisions. A key innovation is that the Board can now dismiss complaints it considers frivolous before even requesting a response. The legislation aims to balance the public's right to access government information with protecting government agencies from overwhelming or harassing records requests. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving state and local agencies time to prepare for the new procedures.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the custodian of a record to file a certain complaint relating to a Public Information Act request or pattern of requests with the Public Information Act Compliance Board or circuit court; authorizing the Compliance Board to issue a certain order or dismiss a complaint under certain circumstances; authorizing a complainant to appeal a certain decision of the Compliance Board; and authorizing the circuit court to issue a certain order under certain circumstances.
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• Introduced: 01/24/2025
• Added: 02/05/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/24/2025
• Last Action: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/20/2025 )
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MO bill #SB442 • Last Action 02/17/2025
Provides exemptions for records of certain criminal offenses from public access on statewide court automation systems
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Missouri state law to restrict public access to court records for certain criminal offenses through statewide court automation systems. Specifically, the bill prevents court records related to offenses reportable under section 43.506 (which likely involves specific types of criminal charges) from being publicly available online. However, the bill provides exceptions: these records can be accessed if a member of the public is physically present at the specific courthouse, and they remain accessible to specific professionals such as court personnel, law enforcement agencies, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other individuals deemed necessary by the court. The key purpose appears to be limiting broad online accessibility of certain criminal case records while still maintaining access for relevant legal and law enforcement professionals, thus potentially protecting the privacy of individuals involved in these specific types of criminal cases.
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Bill Summary: Provides exemptions for records of certain criminal offenses from public access on statewide court automation systems
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• Introduced: 12/03/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Trent (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/06/2024
• Last Action: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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VA bill #HB1952 • Last Action 02/11/2025
Voter registration; lists of registered voters and persons voting, publication of costs.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Virginia election law to require the Department of Elections to publish on its website the costs associated with purchasing two specific types of voter-related lists: lists of registered voters (under Section 24.2-405) and lists of persons who voted in recent elections (under Section 24.2-406). Currently, the Department of Elections provides these lists at a "reasonable price" to various entities such as political candidates, political parties, political action committees, incumbent officeholders, and nonprofit organizations promoting voter participation. The new provision simply mandates transparent pricing by requiring the department to publicly display the costs of these lists on its website. This transparency measure will allow interested parties to easily understand the pricing for accessing voter information lists, which can be used for purposes like campaign outreach, voter engagement, and constituent communication. The bill does not change the existing restrictions on list usage, such as prohibitions on publishing voter information online or sharing lists with unauthorized third parties.
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Bill Summary: Voter registration; lists of registered voters and persons voting; publication of costs. Requires the Department of Elections to publish on its website the cost of purchasing lists of registered voters and lists of persons voting at elections.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Howard Wachsmann (R)*, Ian Lovejoy (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/06/2025
• Last Action: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
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NV bill #AB51 • Last Action 02/04/2025
Revises provisions relating to public records. (BDR 19-430)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises provisions related to public records in Nevada, introducing several key changes to the existing Public Records Act. The bill allows governmental entities to charge a reasonable fee for using their personnel or technological resources when fulfilling a public records request, provided they adopt a written policy that outlines how the fee is calculated and requires providing written notice to the requester before preparing the requested information. The bill also mandates that public records requests must now be submitted in writing and must identify the person making the request. Additionally, the legislation requires both the requester and the governmental entity to make reasonable efforts to focus and narrow the scope of public records requests to facilitate more efficient processing. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for public records requests, give governmental entities more flexibility in managing such requests, and potentially offset some of the administrative costs associated with processing them. The bill maintains the fundamental principle that public records should be accessible, while introducing more structured procedures for requesting and providing access to these documents.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to public records; authorizing a governmental entity to charge a person who requests a copy of a public record a reasonable fee for the use of its personnel or technological resources; requiring a request to inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public book or record to be in writing and identify the requester; requiring, under certain circumstances, a person who makes such a request to make a reasonable effort to assist the governmental entity in focusing the request; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
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• Introduced: 11/19/2024
• Added: 12/02/2024
• Session: 83rd Legislature (2025)
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 11/22/2024
• Last Action: Read first time. To committee.
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TX bill #SB411 • Last Action 02/03/2025
Relating to training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies training requirements for various public officials and candidates across multiple areas of Texas law. The bill makes several key changes, including requiring state agencies and governmental bodies to provide and certify training programs for trustees, judges, court personnel, emergency management officials, open meetings administrators, public information coordinators, and cybersecurity personnel. Notably, the bill removes requirements for continuing education training for municipal governing body members, school board members, elected county officers, and appointed county officials. The bill also specifies that certain continuing education courses must be approved and provided directly by state agencies like the comptroller, and ensures that at least one training course in each relevant area will be available at no cost through video or a similar widely accessible medium. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to local government training requirements and mandates that the State Board of Education modify any inconsistent rules. The changes will apply only to training conducted on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, with previously conducted training continuing to be governed by prior regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office.
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• Introduced: 11/21/2024
• Added: 12/02/2024
• Session: 89th Legislature Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mayes Middleton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/21/2024
• Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
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NC bill #H20 • Last Action 01/30/2025
Fair Maps Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting process in North Carolina by creating the North Carolina Citizens Redistricting Commission. The bill would remove the General Assembly's current power to draw legislative and congressional districts and instead create a 15-member commission with strict eligibility requirements designed to ensure nonpartisan and diverse membership. Commission members would be selected through a complex process involving the State Auditor and State Ethics Commission, with provisions to balance political affiliations and ensure representation from different registration groups. The commission would be required to follow specific redistricting criteria, including maintaining equal population across districts, preserving communities of interest, ensuring minority voting rights, and avoiding political favoritism. The bill mandates extensive public input through at least 25 public hearings and provides detailed transparency requirements, including publishing comprehensive reports and maintaining a public website with redistricting information. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election, the new redistricting process would take effect in January 2027, with the first commission serving until June 30, 2030. The amendment aims to create a more neutral and representative redistricting process by removing direct legislative control over district boundaries.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 40 : Pricey Harrison (D)*, Marcia Morey (D)*, Zack Hawkins (D)*, Lindsey Prather (D)*, Eric Ager (D), Vernetta Alston (D), Amber Baker (D), Cynthia Ball (D), Mary Belk (D), Gloristine Brown (D), Kanika Brown (D), Terry Brown (D), Allen Buansi (D), Laura Budd (D), Deb Butler (D), Becky Carney (D), Maria Cervania (D), Tracy Clark (D), Bryan Cohn (D), Mike Colvin (D), Sarah Crawford (D), Allison Dahle (D), Julia Greenfield (D), Beth Helfrich (D), Frances Jackson (D), Ray Jeffers (D), Abe Jones (D), Ya Liu (D), Carolyn Logan (D), Tim Longest (D), Jordan Lopez (D), Nasif Majeed (D), Rodney Pierce (D), Renée Price (D), Amos Quick (D), Robert Reives (D), James Roberson (D), Phil Rubin (D), Brian Turner (D), Julie Von Haefen (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/30/2025
• Last Action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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AZ bill #HB2156 • Last Action 01/29/2025
Adult incarceration contractors; public records
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-1609.03 regarding adult incarceration private contractors, clarifying and expanding their responsibilities. Specifically, the bill requires private contractors who provide detention or incarceration services for government entities to be liable for reimbursing the state or its political subdivisions for any emergency, public safety, or security services provided to them. Additionally, the bill mandates that these contractors must maintain complete and accurate records of their services and, importantly, are now explicitly defined as a "public body" for the purposes of public records laws (specifically title 39, chapter 1). This means these private contractors will be subject to the same transparency and record-keeping requirements as government agencies, ensuring greater accountability and public access to information about their operations in the criminal justice system.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 41-1609.03, Arizona Revised Statutes: relating to adultincarceration private contractors.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)
• Sponsors: 3 : Quantá Crews (D)*, Stacey Travers (D), Analise Ortiz (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: House read second time
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ND bill #HB1196 • Last Action 01/23/2025
Criminal history record checks.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends North Dakota's existing law regarding criminal history record checks, expanding and clarifying the processes by which various state agencies, boards, and organizations can conduct comprehensive background checks on applicants, employees, and certain other individuals. The bill requires individuals subject to a criminal history record check to provide written consent, submit two sets of fingerprints, and disclose any previous criminal convictions. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) will serve as the sole source for receiving fingerprint submissions and responses from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and must provide the results of these checks to requesting agencies within three days of completion. The bill updates language to replace terms like "person" with "individual" and adds specific provisions for numerous state entities, including school districts, government agencies, licensing boards, and departments, detailing the circumstances under which they can request and use criminal history record checks. The legislation also includes specific provisions for concealed weapons license applicants, requiring a statewide and nationwide criminal history check that includes checking the national instant criminal background check system and, for non-U.S. citizens, an immigration alien query. The bill aims to enhance background screening processes across various sectors to improve public safety and ensure appropriate screening of individuals in sensitive positions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 69th Legislative Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Jim Jonas (R)*, Matt Heilman (R)*, Zac Ista (D)*, Donald Longmuir (R)*, Scott Louser (R)*, Mitch Ostlie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/10/2025
• Last Action: Withdrawn from further consideration
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OR bill #SB16 • Last Action 01/17/2025
Relating to records of state agencies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new requirements for state agencies regarding public disclosure of records related to legislative testimony. Specifically, if an executive department agency takes a position (either through oral testimony before a legislative committee or by filing written testimony) supporting or opposing a proposed measure or amendment, the agency must disclose all public records in its custody that are related to its decision, regardless of existing exemption laws. The bill defines an "agency" broadly as any department, division, authority, board, commission, or bureau, and clarifies that "taking a position" means substantive testimony reflecting support or opposition to a measure. Importantly, the law practitioner-client privilege cannot be used to prevent disclosure, though records that would be prohibited from disclosure under federal law remain protected. The bill aims to increase transparency by ensuring that the public can access the background and reasoning behind an agency's legislative stance, thus providing greater insight into governmental decision-making processes.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says a state agency’s public records about being in favor of or against a bill must be made public if the agency has also urged to pass or not pass the bill. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Requires, if an executive department agency testifies in support of or opposition to a proposed measure or amendment to the measure, the agency to disclose all public records in the agency’s custody that relate to the agency’s decision to support or oppose the measure or amendment, notwithstanding any other law providing an exemption from the required disclosure. Provides that the law practitioner-client privilege may not serve as a basis for the agency’s refusal to disclose the records.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 4 : Kim Thatcher (R)*, Suzanne Weber (R), Ed Diehl (R), Bobby Levy (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/11/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Rules.
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ND bill #HB1185 • Last Action 01/16/2025
An exemption for information contained in personnel records of public employees and records related to internal investigations by the department of corrections and rehabilitation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two sections of the North Dakota Century Code to provide additional protections and exemptions for certain personnel and internal investigation records. The bill expands confidentiality provisions for public employee records, specifying that medical treatment records, employee assistance program information, and certain personal details (such as home address, phone numbers, medical information, and emergency contact details) remain confidential and cannot be disclosed without the employee's written authorization. The bill also clarifies that while some leave information is exempt, the amount and dates of leave taken are public record. Additionally, the bill provides continued exemption for records related to internal investigations by public entities, including those by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which can remain confidential if their disclosure could potentially identify victims, witnesses, or informants, or if disclosure could create a credible threat of violence. These changes aim to protect the privacy and safety of public employees and those involved in internal investigations while maintaining a degree of transparency in government records.
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Bill Summary: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 44-04-18.1 and 54-23.3-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption for information contained in personnel records of public employees and records related to internal investigations by the department of corrections and rehabilitation.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 69th Legislative Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Scott Louser (R)*, Matt Heilman (R)*, Donna Henderson (R)*, Daniel Johnston (R)*, Lori VanWinkle (R)*, Jose Castaneda (R), Jeff Magrum (R), Bob Paulson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 10 nays 83
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MD bill #SB115 • Last Action 01/16/2025
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Disclosure of Autopsy Information and Maintenance of Investigative Database
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Maryland law regarding the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's record-keeping and disclosure practices. It introduces a new definition for "final autopsy diagnosis" as the interpretations and conclusions of a medical examiner or forensic pathologist in an autopsy report. The bill requires the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to maintain a new investigative database for medical examiner and forensic pathologist cases, with a critical provision that most electronic data and records in this database will be exempt from public inspection under the Maryland Public Information Act, with the exception of final autopsy diagnoses. The bill clarifies that while specific types of medical and personal information can be withheld from public records, individuals can still access certain information about themselves. The legislation also maintains existing provisions about record-keeping, such as indexing details about deceased individuals, recording death circumstances, and allowing the Chief Medical Examiner to provide records to State's Attorneys. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing time for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to implement the new database and disclosure requirements.
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Bill Summary: Altering the autopsy information in a public record with respect to which a custodian is required to deny inspection; requiring the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to maintain an investigative database; and providing that certain data and records maintained in the database are not public records and not subject to the Maryland Public Information Act.
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• Introduced: 12/26/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/02/2025
• Last Action: Senate Finance Hearing (15:00:00 1/16/2025 )
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SC bill #S0006 • Last Action 01/14/2025
Freedom of Information
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to modify the timeline and process for public records requests. Specifically, the bill reduces the response time for public bodies from ten to five days when receiving a written request for records. The bill clarifies that if a public body cannot provide the records within five days, they must notify the requester and can petition the appropriate court for additional time to respond, particularly when the request involves an extraordinary volume of records or requires an extensive search. The bill also introduces a new provision stating that a failure to respond to a records request will be considered a denial and a violation of the law. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions about fees, which should not exceed the actual cost of searching, retrieving, and redacting records, and specifies that public bodies are not required to create new records that do not already exist. The legislation aims to balance the public's right to access government information with the practical constraints faced by public bodies in fulfilling records requests.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 30-4-30, Relating To The Right To Inspect Or Copy Public Records, So As To Provide For A Timeline Of Five Days For Providing Records With Certain Responses, To Provide That The Appropriate Court Can Be Petitioned For Addiitional Time To Respond, And To Provide That A Failure To Respond To A Request Is Deemed A Denial And A Violation Of This Chapter.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Darrell Jackson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/11/2024
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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MO bill #HB158 • Last Action 01/09/2025
Adds provisions relating to the confidentiality of juvenile court records
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Missouri's juvenile court records confidentiality law by expanding and clarifying provisions for when and how juvenile court records can be accessed or disclosed. The bill maintains the general principle that juvenile court records are confidential, but creates several specific exceptions. These include allowing juvenile officers to share information with certain officials, victims, and school authorities without court order; permitting public access to dispositional hearing records for serious felony offenses; and introducing a new provision that allows releasing a child's name and photograph if they escape from a juvenile detention facility while detained for a dangerous felony. The bill also preserves existing provisions that allow for record destruction or sealing after a child turns 18, permit statistical data compilation, and enable sharing of general case information with victims. Additionally, the bill adds a provision allowing a child's name and photograph to be released to the public if they escape from a juvenile detention facility while in custody for a dangerous felony. The overall intent appears to balance protecting juvenile privacy with ensuring public safety and transparency in certain circumstances.
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Bill Summary: Adds provisions relating to the confidentiality of juvenile court records
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• Introduced: 12/03/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/02/2024
• Last Action: Read Second Time (H)
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NY bill #S00111 • Last Action 01/08/2025
Provides for the confidentiality of personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers and probation officers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York civil rights law to establish strict confidentiality protections for personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and probation officers. Under the new section 50-a, personnel records used for evaluating job performance or promotion will be considered confidential and cannot be inspected or reviewed without the explicit written consent of the individual officer. If someone seeks access to these records through a court order, a judge must first review the request, provide an opportunity for interested parties to be heard, and only issue an order with a clear showing of sufficient facts. If the judge decides there is a valid basis for the request, they must review the records privately and only release portions that are deemed relevant and material to the specific case. The bill includes an exception for certain government officials and agencies who may require these records for official functions, such as district attorneys, attorneys general, and other legal representatives. The legislation aims to protect the privacy of law enforcement and public safety personnel while still allowing for appropriate legal scrutiny when necessary.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to the confidentiality of personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers and probation officers
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• Introduced: 12/20/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Patrick Gallivan (R)*, George Borrello (R), Mario Mattera (R), Dean Murray (R), Peter Oberacker (R), Tony Palumbo (R), Steve Rhoads (R), Bill Weber (R), Alexis Weik (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
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NJ bill #A4599 • Last Action 06/17/2024
Exempts personal information from redaction and nondisclosure requirements in certain public filings and records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts certain public filings and records from the redaction and nondisclosure requirements for the home addresses of judges, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, and prosecutors under current law. The exemptions include recall petitions, campaign contribution and expenditure reports, financial disclosure statements by gubernatorial candidates, and lobbyist/governmental affairs agent reports. The bill also requires the director of the Office of Information Privacy to identify and display all such exceptions on the secure portal where individuals can request the redaction or nondisclosure of their information.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, certain public officials and employees, such as judges and law enforcement officers, are entitled to have their home address redacted or subject to nondisclosure when a public agency has possession of such information. However, there are certain exceptions when an individual's information may still be disclosed, even if they are otherwise entitled to redaction or nondisclosure. This bill would add to the list of exceptions: (1) recall petitions circulated and signed in this State; (2) any report of campaign contributions or expenditures filed by any individual, candidate, campaign, committee, or other entity under "The New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act," or any report or list of such contributions submitted by an entity seeking or holding a public contract; (3) any financial disclosure statement made by a candidate for Governor; and (4) any report of activities required to be submitted by a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent in this State. This bill would also require the director of the Office of Information Privacy to identify and display all exceptions on the secure portal where individuals can request the redaction or nondisclosure of their information.
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• Introduced: 06/13/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2024-2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Yvonne Lopez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 06/18/2024
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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NJ bill #S3409 • Last Action 06/10/2024
Exempts personal information from redaction and nondisclosure requirements in certain public filings and records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts certain public filings and records from the redaction and nondisclosure requirements for the home addresses of certain public officials and employees, such as judges and law enforcement officers. Specifically, it adds exceptions for recall petitions, campaign contribution and expenditure reports, financial disclosure statements by gubernatorial candidates, and lobbying activity reports. The bill also requires the director of the Office of Information Privacy to identify and display all such exceptions on the secure portal where individuals can request redaction or nondisclosure of their information.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, certain public officials and employees, such as judges and law enforcement officers, are entitled to have their home address redacted or subject to nondisclosure when a public agency has possession of such information. However, there are certain exceptions when an individual's information may still be disclosed, even if they are otherwise entitled to redaction or nondisclosure. This bill would add to the list of exceptions: (1) recall petitions circulated and signed in this State; (2) any report of campaign contributions or expenditures filed by any individual, candidate, campaign, committee, or other entity under "The New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act," or any report or list of such contributions submitted by an entity seeking or holding a public contract; (3) any financial disclosure statement made by a candidate for Governor; and (4) any report of activities required to be submitted by a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent in this State. This bill would also require the director of the Office of Information Privacy to identify and display all exceptions on the secure portal where individuals can request the redaction or nondisclosure of their information.
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• Introduced: 06/06/2024
• Added: 01/13/2025
• Session: 2024-2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Cryan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 06/11/2024
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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NJ bill #S2930 • Last Action 06/05/2024
Makes various changes to process for access to government records; appropriates $10 million.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various changes to the process for accessing government records in New Jersey. It amends the definition of "government record" and "commercial purpose" under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The bill also establishes new requirements and timelines for custodians to respond to records requests, allows for protective orders to be issued in certain cases, and makes changes to the structure and duties of the Government Records Council. The bill appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Community Affairs to provide grants for making records electronically accessible and to support the operations of the Government Records Council.
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Bill Summary: An Act concerning access to government records, amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law, and making an appropriation.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2024
• Added: 10/29/2024
• Session: 2024-2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Paul Sarlo (D)*, Tony Bucco (R)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 07/31/2024
• Last Action: Approved P.L.2024, c.16.
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NJ bill #A4045 • Last Action 05/13/2024
Makes various changes to process for access to government records; appropriates $10 million.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various changes to the process for accessing government records in New Jersey. It amends the state's Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to clarify what types of records are considered exempt from public access, such as personal identifying information, security information, and certain academic research records. The bill also establishes new procedures for submitting and responding to OPRA requests, including creating a uniform request form and allowing custodians to direct requestors to records available on a public agency's website. Additionally, the bill strengthens the powers and responsibilities of the Government Records Council, the state agency tasked with mediating and adjudicating OPRA disputes. The bill also appropriates $10 million to help political subdivisions make government records electronically accessible and to fund the Government Records Council.
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Bill Summary: Makes various changes to process for access to government records; appropriates $10 million.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2024
• Added: 10/29/2024
• Session: 2024-2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Joe Danielsen (D)*, Vicky Flynn (R)*, Reginald Atkins (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 05/10/2024
• Last Action: Substituted by S2930 (2R)
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