S.B. No. 2459 aims to enhance the protection of personal identifying information for "at-risk individuals" within the judicial system, including judges, court clerks, and judicial employees. The bill introduces a new chapter in the Government Code, Chapter 92, which outlines definitions, prohibitions, and procedures for handling covered information. Key provisions prohibit data brokers from selling or transferring the covered information of at-risk individuals and require the removal of such information from publicly accessible websites upon request. The bill also establishes a civil right of action for individuals whose information is improperly disclosed, allowing them to seek injunctive relief and damages.

Furthermore, the bill creates criminal offenses for individuals who intentionally post covered information without consent or fail to remove it within a specified timeframe after receiving a request, with penalties ranging from Class B misdemeanors to Class A misdemeanors if bodily injury results. The new provisions apply only to information posted on or after the effective date of the Act, while some sections will also apply to previously available information. The Office of Court Administration is tasked with implementing these changes, and the Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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