The "Oklahoma Federal and Statewide Officials Security Act of 2025" aims to enhance the privacy and security of elected officials and their immediate families by establishing a framework for protecting sensitive personal information. The bill defines key terms such as "elected official," "covered information," and "immediate family," and prohibits state agencies from publicly posting or displaying certain sensitive information related to these individuals. It allows elected officials to file written notices to ensure their information is marked private and mandates that state agencies remove such information from public access within 72 hours of receiving a request. The Executive Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is authorized to act on behalf of elected officials in making these requests and can provide a list of officials and their families to ensure compliance.
Additionally, the bill creates a right of action for individuals whose information is improperly disclosed, allowing them to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court. Violations of the act can result in penalties, including fines and the payment of attorney fees. The legislation also clarifies that it does not restrict lawful press investigations or the voluntary publication of information by the officials themselves. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and includes provisions for severability to ensure that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, the remainder will still stand.