House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends and reenacts several provisions of R.S. 44:11.2 to enhance the protection of personal information for certain individuals, specifically current law enforcement officers and administrative law judges. The bill introduces new definitions for "protected individual" to include these groups and clarifies the meaning of "publish" to prohibit the public posting of personal information without legitimate interest or with the intent to intimidate or harass. Additionally, it modifies the process for protected individuals to request confidentiality from public bodies and allows for legal action against violations of these protections.

The bill also repeals existing provisions R.S. 44:11.2(G) and (I), streamlining the legal framework surrounding the protection of personal information. It allows protected individuals, or their representatives, to seek legal recourse for violations, including the recovery of reasonable attorney fees. The changes aim to strengthen the privacy rights of those in sensitive positions while ensuring that their personal information is not misused or disclosed without proper justification.

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