This bill proposes the addition of a new section, designated 15-1B-28, to the Code of West Virginia, specifically aimed at protecting classified and sensitive military information from public disclosure. It establishes a clear presumption of public accessibility to records while outlining specific exemptions that include information classified for national or state security, vulnerability assessments related to terrorist responses, intelligence information shared among law enforcement agencies, and sensitive military details that could jeopardize public safety or provide adversaries with a military advantage.

The bill details four categories of records that are exempt from public release: classified information for security protection, unique vulnerability assessments and response plans, intelligence related to terrorist threats, and sensitive military information that could endanger personnel or operations. This legislative measure is intended to ensure that critical military and security information remains confidential, thereby safeguarding both public safety and national defense interests.

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Introduced Version: 15-1B-28