Bill > AB1392

This bill introduces comprehensive protections for the personal contact information of elected officials and candidates by making their residence address, telephone number, and email address confidential. Under the new law, when an elected official or candidate files nomination papers, the Secretary of State or county elections official will be required to identify them and make their contact information confidential within five business days. The bill allows elected officials and candidates to ensure their voter registration record is marked as confidential, and they can choose to opt out of this protection if desired. Confidential information may only be disclosed for bona fide journalistic or governmental purposes, with specific application processes for media representatives seeking such information. The bill includes provisions for maintaining confidentiality when an elected official or candidate moves to a new county and establishes that the confidential status remains in effect until the official leaves office or the candidate is no longer running. The legislation is designed to protect the safety of elected officials and candidates by limiting public access to their personal contact details, while still maintaining transparency through controlled disclosure mechanisms. County elections officials are required to exclude confidential voter information from public lists and rosters, and governmental entities are protected from civil liability except in cases of gross negligence or willfulness.

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