House Bill No. 2289 amends the Oklahoma Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2023, renaming it to the Oklahoma Elected Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025. The bill introduces new definitions and provisions aimed at enhancing the security and privacy of at-risk individuals, which now include currently elected federal and state officials, as well as members of the judiciary. It modifies the types of personal information considered "covered information," expanding the scope to include additional data such as bank account details and the identification of immediate family members. The bill also establishes protocols for state agencies to protect this information from public disclosure and outlines the conditions under which it may be shared with third parties.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Administrative Director of the Courts submit a biennial report to the Legislature detailing expenditures on protecting the covered information of elected officials and judges, as well as any new types of personal data identified. It also amends existing laws to include elected officials in the classes eligible for confidentiality regarding their residence and mailing addresses. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and an emergency clause is included to ensure its immediate implementation upon passage.