This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 15-1B-28, to the Code of West Virginia, specifically aimed at protecting classified and sensitive military information from public disclosure. It establishes that while there is a general presumption of public accessibility to records, certain types of military records will be exempt from public release. These exemptions include information classified for national or state security, vulnerability assessments and response plans related to terrorist acts, intelligence information shared among law enforcement agencies, and sensitive military information that could threaten public safety or provide an advantage to adversaries.

The bill outlines specific categories of information that will be protected, such as deployment plans, military tactics, and operational procedures. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding this information to ensure the safety of military personnel and the effectiveness of military operations. Overall, the legislation aims to balance the public's right to access information with the need to maintain national security and protect sensitive military operations.

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