Bill > AB2624

This bill establishes an address confidentiality program for designated immigration support services providers, employees, and volunteers who face threats of violence or harassment due to their work, similar to existing protections for healthcare providers. It defines "designated immigration support services" broadly to include legal aid, advocacy, counseling, and health care for immigrants, and establishes a process for eligible individuals to apply to the Secretary of State for a substitute mailing address to protect their residential address from public disclosure. The bill also prohibits the solicitation, sale, or trading of personal information or images of these individuals online with the intent to incite violence or harassment, and makes it unlawful to post such information online with the intent that it be used to commit a crime involving violence or threats of violence against them. Furthermore, it creates new penalties for violations and establishes a cause of action for individuals whose privacy is violated. The bill aims to protect those working with immigrant communities from doxxing, online harassment, and threats, acknowledging the rising levels of such incidents.