The bill, H.B. No. 2892, aims to protect the personal affiliation information of members, supporters, volunteers, and donors of certain nonprofit organizations from being released by public agencies. It introduces Chapter 3001 to the Government Code, which defines key terms such as "nonprofit organization," "personal affiliation information," and "public agency." The bill prohibits public agencies from requiring individuals or nonprofit organizations to disclose personal affiliation information, releasing such information, or compelling contractors to provide lists of nonprofit organizations they support. Additionally, it establishes that personal affiliation information is exempt from release under Chapter 552 of the Government Code.

The bill also outlines exceptions to these prohibitions, including situations where information is voluntarily released, required by law, or obtained through legal processes such as warrants or subpoenas. It allows individuals to bring civil actions for violations, seeking injunctive relief and damages, while waiving sovereign immunity for public agencies in these cases. Furthermore, the bill establishes a criminal penalty for knowingly violating the provisions, classifying such an offense as a Class B misdemeanor. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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