HB 5337
Relating to protection of personal information
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, titled Daniel’s Law, aims to protect the personal information of certain public officials in West Virginia, including members of the Legislature, judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers. It prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers of these individuals, except under specific circumstances or with written permission. Individuals or entities that violate these protections can be subject to civil lawsuits and potential penalties.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished phone numbers of legislative members, judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers.
- Establishes a ‘Daniel’s Law’ provision to enhance the safety and security of these public officials.
- Defines ‘immediate family member’ for the purposes of the law.
- Allows individuals to request removal of disclosed information.
- Provides for civil lawsuits and potential penalties (fines and jail time) for those who violate the law.
- Specifies that the law does not prohibit disclosures required by law.
- Creates a process for requesting removal of information.
- Outlines remedies available to individuals whose information is disclosed.
Who is affected
- Members of the West Virginia Legislature
- Judges (including Supreme Court Justices and Circuit Judges)
- Prosecutors (including US Attorneys and County Prosecutors)
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Immediate family members of the listed officials
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