The bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) to enhance privacy protections for certain public officials and individuals by modifying existing exceptions to public disclosure. It allows members of the legislature, state officers elected statewide, members of the state board of education, elected municipal officials, and individuals employed for five or more years to request restrictions on the public access of their identifying information, specifically home addresses and ownership details. The bill also removes a previous exception related to information obtained by the office of the state bank commissioner, consolidating the new provisions into the law.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that records available on public websites must not disclose the home addresses or ownership details of law enforcement officers, judges, and other specified officials. These individuals can request that their information be restricted for five years, with the option to reapply afterward. The legislation also prohibits the disclosure of personal information regarding individuals licensed to carry concealed handguns or those who have undergone weapons training, and it mandates the redaction of non-disclosable material in public records. The bill will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 45-221
As Amended by House Committee: 45-221
As Further Amended by House Committee: 45-221