Redaction of court records.

The document status changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled,' indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is now official law effective July 1, 2026.

New requirements mandate that names of child victims and witnesses be replaced with descriptive anonymous designators (e.g., 'Child Witness No. 1') rather than initials or family relationships.

A new definition of 'criminal action' was added to clarify that it includes investigations and probable cause affidavits, not just formal prosecutions.

Procedures for child depositions were adjusted to apply to children under 17 years of age, raising the age threshold from the previous 16.

Requirements for probable cause affidavits were strengthened to mandate disclosure of any personal, financial, or familial relationships that could affect an affiant's objectivity.

Added a new definition for 'criminal action' that explicitly includes criminal appeals, post-conviction proceedings, and investigative documents submitted to judicial officers.

Expanded redaction requirements to include addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of witnesses and victims, not just names.

Added a specific requirement for official reporters to comply with redaction rules when preparing transcripts in criminal actions.

Updated the effective date for the new provisions to July 1, 2026.