House Bill No. 1360, introduced by Hasenbeck, amends Section 2899.1 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes to enhance the confidentiality protections for 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. This information must be stored securely at the county assessor's office and can only be accessed by authorized individuals as permitted by law.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that any individual seeking to keep their personal information confidential must obtain a court order based on a sworn affidavit that justifies the request. The definition of "Program participant" is included in the amendments, clarifying the scope of individuals eligible for confidentiality protections. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.