The bill amends W.S. 17-28-108(c) to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of State can release confidential information maintained by registered agents. It specifies that while the Secretary of State shall keep records confidential, they may release such information upon written application to a county assessor or county treasurer for official business purposes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any records obtained by these county officials must also be kept confidential, with the stipulation that they can only release this information under a court-ordered subpoena or to a bona fide law enforcement agency for criminal investigations.

The bill removes the previous provision that allowed the release of confidential information solely to law enforcement agencies and introduces new language that expands access to county assessors and treasurers. This change aims to facilitate the official business of local government while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-28-108