House Bill No. 1360, introduced by Hasenbeck, amends Section 2899.1 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes to enhance the confidentiality protections for personal information of certain individuals, including elected county officials, peace officers, undercover law enforcement officers, and participants in the Oklahoma Attorney General's Address Confidentiality Program. The bill allows the program manager of the Address Confidentiality Program to request that personal information of certified participants be kept confidential and not made publicly available on the Internet. Additionally, it permits these individuals to obtain a court order to ensure their personal information is maintained in a secure location at the county assessor's office.
The bill also clarifies the definitions of the individuals eligible for confidentiality protections and specifies the process for obtaining a court order to keep personal information confidential. It includes a provision that requires a sworn affidavit to justify the request for confidentiality, which must state the individual's status as an elected official, peace officer, undercover officer, or Address Confidentiality Program participant. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.