The Judicial Privacy Act (House Bill 492) is designed to safeguard the personal information of judges, justices, and their immediate family members. It prohibits the public posting or display of such information on the internet by various entities, including government agencies, individuals, businesses, and associations, especially if a written request to withhold this information has been made by the judicial officer. The bill also restricts commercial data collectors from selling or trading judges' personal information. Definitions for terms like "data broker," "government agency," and "judicial officer" are provided, and a process is established for judges to request privacy for their personal information.

The bill further criminalizes the knowing online publication of a judicial officer's personal information if it creates a serious threat to their safety, with violations classified as a Class C felony. However, government agency employees performing public functions in good faith are exempt from this prohibition. HB492 does not require new or increased local funds as per the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 and will become effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor. The bill was overwhelmingly passed by the House of Representatives with 102 yeas and no opposition.