The bill introduced on February 12, 2025, aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 15-1B-28, which focuses on the protection of classified and sensitive military information. It establishes specific exemptions from public disclosure for certain types of records, despite the general presumption of public accessibility to public records. The bill outlines four categories of records that are exempt: classified information for national or state security, unique vulnerability assessments and response plans related to terrorist acts, intelligence and investigative records shared among law enforcement agencies, and sensitive military information that could threaten public safety or provide an advantage to adversaries.

The newly inserted language emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive military information, including deployment plans, operational procedures, and critical infrastructure security details. By delineating these exemptions, the bill seeks to ensure that vital military operations and strategies remain protected from public release, thereby enhancing national and state security.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1B-28