CANDIDATE INFO PRIVACY ACT

Session: 103rd General Assembly
Year: 2024
Bill #: SB3317
Category: Elections
Position: Under Review
Mandate?
Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption?

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Summary as Introduced

Creates the Candidate Information Privacy Act. Provides that the Executive Director of the State Board of Elections shall establish a secure portal through which a candidate may submit or revoke a request for the redaction or nondisclosure of his or her personal information from publicly-accessible databases maintained and administered by the Board. Sets forth procedures to request the redaction or nondisclosure of specified personal information and exceptions. Provides that a copy of the voter registration files maintained in the Statewide voter registration system and maintained by the election authority of each county shall be provided to a requester as redacted, except that a copy of the unredacted voter registration files shall be provided to specified individuals. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2025.



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