The bill, S.B. No. 370, amends the Government Code to enhance the protection of personal information for certain individuals associated with the office of the attorney general. Specifically, it expands the definition of individuals whose personal information is exempt from public disclosure to include not only current or former employees of the office but also their family members, which are defined as minor children, adult children, spouses, or surviving spouses. The bill removes previous language that limited this protection to employees assigned to specific divisions of the office and clarifies that the same protections apply to family members of these employees.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the confidentiality of information submitted under certain circumstances, stating that such information is not subject to disclosure. It also redefines "family member" in various sections of the law to ensure consistency across statutes. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to requests for information received on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.117, Government Code 31.006 (Government Code 552, Government Code 31)