House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 44:11.2, which establishes provisions for limited access to personal information for "protected individuals," including current and retired justices and judges of various courts in Louisiana and federal courts. The bill defines "personal information" to include home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive data. It allows protected individuals to request that public bodies or third parties refrain from publishing their personal information and mandates the removal of such information from existing publications upon request.

The bill outlines the process for making these requests, including requirements for written submissions and confirmation of the requester's status as a protected individual. It also stipulates that public bodies must acknowledge receipt of requests within ten days and take necessary actions to prevent publication or to remove published information within specified timeframes. Additionally, the bill provides for legal recourse, allowing protected individuals or the judicial administrator's office to seek mandamus relief, attorney fees, or damages for violations. Violators of this section may face misdemeanor charges, with penalties including fines or imprisonment. The provisions of this Act will take effect on February 1, 2025.

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HB669 Original:
HB669 Engrossed: