The bill, S.B. No. 1293, amends the Government Code by adding Section 552.0223, which addresses the availability of dates of birth under public information law. The new section specifies that governmental bodies cannot withhold a date of birth unless it is permitted by Section 552.102, federal privacy requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or other constitutional or statutory law. This change clarifies the conditions under which dates of birth can be disclosed, ensuring greater transparency in public information requests.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to requests for information received on or after the effective date of the Act. Requests received prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. The Act is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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