This bill amends and reenacts several provisions of R.S. 44:11.2, enhancing the protection of personal information for specific individuals, namely current law enforcement officers and current or retired administrative law judges. The bill introduces new definitions for these "protected individuals" and clarifies the meaning of "publish" in the context of personal information, emphasizing that such information should not be publicly displayed without legitimate interest or with the intent to intimidate or harass.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for protected individuals to request that public bodies safeguard their information, removing references to third parties in this context. It also allows for legal action against public bodies for violations of these protections, while eliminating provisions related to third-party damages. Furthermore, the bill repeals existing subsections (G) and (I) of R.S. 44:11.2, streamlining the legal framework surrounding the protection of personal information for these individuals.

Statutes affected:
HB339 Enrolled: 44:2(C), 44:2(G)
HB339 Act 543: 44:2(C), 44:2(G)