Bill > SB294

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, strengthens protections for victims of sexual assault and stalking by requiring courts and parties in criminal or juvenile delinquency cases to redact identifying information from court filings and records before they can be disclosed or inspected by nonparties, unless the court finds clear and convincing evidence of good cause to allow disclosure without redaction. "Identifying information" is defined to include names and any other details that could reasonably identify a minor victim, a victim of sexual assault (as defined by specific laws concerning sexually assaultive behavior or related crimes), or a victim of stalking (as defined by law). The bill also allows victims of sexual assault or stalking to request that their identifying information be redacted from existing filings and records, and establishes a process for Health Occupations Boards to petition for unredacted records for the purpose of investigating or disciplining a licensed professional for sexual misconduct, with notice to the victim and an opportunity to object.