SB 781: Retired or former law-enforcement officers; publication of personal information.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Publication of personal information of retired or former law-enforcement officers. Adds retired or former law-enforcement officers, defined in the bill, to the definition of "public official" for the purposes of prohibiting the Commonwealth from publishing a public official's personal information on the Internet. The bill clarifies that such retired or former law-enforcement officer be in good standing with no pending investigations or disciplinary actions. The bill provides that the demand in writing required to prohibit the publication of such personal information shall be effective for a period of four years, provided that such retired or former law-enforcement officer was retired or ended his service within four years of filing a petition with a circuit court. This bill is identical to HB 1874.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 21, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0215)
2. March 21, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 215 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. February 18, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. February 18, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 18, 2025
5. February 13, 2025Signed by President
6. February 11, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. February 11, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB781ER)
8. February 11, 2025Enrolled
9. February 10, 2025Passed House (95-Y 0-N)
10. February 10, 2025Read third time
11. February 7, 2025Read second time
12. February 5, 2025Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)

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