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This bill amends New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law (RSA 91-A:5) to explicitly clarify that library user information, specifically including library cards and library membership status, is exempt from public disclosure. The amendment adds language to an existing provision that protects various confidential records from being released under public records laws. The modification means that details about an individual's library card and membership cannot be shared without the user's consent, which helps protect personal privacy. By specifically mentioning library cards and membership status, the bill provides clearer protection for library patrons' personal information. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving libraries and government agencies time to understand and implement the new provision. This change is part of broader privacy protections in the Right-to-Know law, which aims to balance public transparency with individual privacy rights.

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