The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding campaign finance reports by introducing new requirements for filing officers. Specifically, it mandates that for filing periods beginning on or after April 1, 2027, filing officers must redact individual contributors' street numbers and street names, or precise residence locations, before making campaign finance reports publicly available. This information would not be considered a public record and cannot be disclosed in any manner.

Additionally, the bill establishes a protocol for addressing improper disclosures. If a filing officer fails to redact the required information, they must remove it from publicly available sources within ten business days of receiving a written notice sent via certified mail. Failure to comply with this requirement would be classified as a class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also removes previous provisions regarding the disclosure of an individual's employer and eliminates a monetary liability for improper disclosures, focusing instead on the timely removal of sensitive information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-928, 16-929
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-928, 16-929