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This bill aims to enhance the security of public officials and employees by amending existing laws. Primarily, it modifies the Freedom of Information Act to prevent public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of certain public officials and employees, including elected state and local officials, judges, law enforcement officers, and legislative staff, from their personnel or similar files, thereby protecting their privacy and safety. Additionally, the bill permits candidate committees, which are groups that raise and spend money to elect a candidate, to use campaign funds for "personal security services," defined as services provided to a candidate, their family, or campaign staff for safety reasons directly related to campaign activities. Finally, it establishes a dedicated "legislative safety account" funded by specific sources, from which the Joint Committee on Legislative Management can disburse money to ensure the safety and security of state legislators and their staff.

Government Affairs

Government Administration and Elections Committee (Joint)

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