The proposed bill would update current statutes by adding "religious leader" to the list of eligible persons who can petition the superior court to restrict public access to their personal records maintained by governmental entities, thereby expanding the definition of eligible persons beyond the existing categories. This addition is marked as religious leader. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the county recorder, county assessor, and county treasurer notify religious leaders of the expiration date of any order prohibiting public access to their information six months prior, enhancing their awareness and protection. Additionally, the bill clarifies and modifies various definitions, including "belief group," "immediate family," and roles such as "health professional," "public official," and "peace officer," to ensure they are more specific and inclusive. It also includes provisions that prohibit the dissemination of a religious leader's personal information if it poses an imminent threat to their safety or that of their family, while establishing penalties for unlawful disclosure. The updates aim to enhance confidentiality protections for individuals in sensitive positions and streamline legal language by making necessary deletions and adjustments to existing definitions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-483, 11-484, 13-2401, 16-153, 28-454, 39-123, 39-124, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 13-3602, 12-1809, 1-215, 28-447, 28-455
House Engrossed Version: 11-483, 11-484, 13-2401, 16-153, 28-454, 39-123, 39-124, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 13-3602, 12-1809, 1-215, 28-447, 28-455