Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
What changed between versions
New definitions for 'at-risk individual' (judges, court clerks, judicial employees) and 'covered information' (addresses, phone numbers, financial data, employment info, photos, etc.)
Prohibits data brokers from selling, licensing, or transferring covered information of at-risk individuals without consent, and prohibits public posting of such information on websites
Requires data brokers to remove covered information within 10 business days after receiving a written removal request
Creates civil remedies allowing at-risk individuals to seek injunctive relief and fines up to $500 per day for violations, plus exemplary damages and attorney fees
Establishes criminal offenses for intentionally posting covered information without consent or failing to remove information within 10 business days, punishable as Class B or Class A misdemeanors
Bill takes effect September 1, 2025, with certain provisions applying to information posted on or after that date
Office of Court Administration procedures for filing removal requests on behalf of judges require specific legislative appropriation to implement