Bill > SB272

This bill, concerning open records in Alabama, mandates that when public records related to school contracts for goods or services are requested, officials must redact sensitive financial information like account numbers, tax identification numbers, and routing numbers to prevent unauthorized financial transactions. Additionally, it prohibits the sale, gifting, or receipt of lists of names and addresses obtained from local school board public records for the purpose of soliciting sales of property or services to those individuals or entities, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. Public officials may require requesters to certify they will not use these lists for such solicitation purposes, and the State Board of Education will provide guidance on this process.