The proposed "Judicial Protection Act" aims to enhance the safety of judges and their immediate family members by safeguarding their personal identifying information from public disclosure. The bill defines key terms such as "judge," "immediate family member," and "personal identifying information," which includes sensitive data like residential addresses, phone numbers, and employment details. Judges can request that public bodies or individuals refrain from publicly posting or displaying their personal information, and such requests must be honored within five business days. The act also stipulates that any personal identifying information covered by a request is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Additionally, the bill outlines the legal recourse available to judges and their families if their requests are not complied with, allowing them to initiate civil actions for compliance or to seek injunctive relief. It specifies that judges are not required to post security when seeking preliminary injunctions and mandates that they recover court costs and attorney fees if they succeed in their actions. The act emphasizes a broad interpretation of its provisions to fulfill its intent of protecting judges and their families from potential harm. The act will take effect 180 days after being enacted into law.