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MD HB636

MD HB636
Public Information Act - Inspection of E-Mail Addresses and Telephone Numbers


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Introduced
02/03/2023
In Committee
04/07/2023
Crossed Over
03/15/2023
Passed
04/10/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Public Information Act - Inspection of E-Mail Addresses and Telephone Numbers FOR the purpose of altering the definition of “personal information” for purposes of certain provisions of the Public Information Act to include an individual’s e-mail address; requiring certain custodians to deny inspection of certain records of certain e-mail addresses and certain telephone numbers except under certain circumstances; requiring certain custodians to allow inspection of certain records of business e-mail addresses under the same circumstances as inspection of certain records of business addresses and telephone numbers; and generally relating to inspection of e-mail addresses and telephone numbers under the Public Information Act. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - General Provisions Section 4-101(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - General Provisions Section 4-101(h), 4-313, and 4-331 through 4-333 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill alters the definition of "personal information" under the Public Information Act to include an individual's email address. It requires custodians to deny inspection of certain records containing individuals' email addresses and telephone numbers, except in specific circumstances. However, the bill allows for inspection of business email addresses under the same conditions as business addresses and telephone numbers. The bill also addresses the inspection of information related to notaries public and licensed professionals, including their email addresses.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 107 (on 04/24/2023)

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