Nevada 2023 Regular Session

Nevada Assembly Bill AB225

Introduced
3/1/23  
Refer
3/1/23  
Report Pass
4/24/23  
Engrossed
4/26/23  
Refer
4/26/23  
Report Pass
5/22/23  
Enrolled
5/26/23  
Chaptered
5/30/23  

Caption

Revises provisions concerning the confidentiality of personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-944)

Impact

AB225 modifies existing laws to ensure that the process for requesting the confidentiality of personal information is more comprehensive. It expands the list of individuals who can apply for this protection and standardizes procedures across various governmental entities. The bill also establishes penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, indicating a clear legislative intent to protect personal safety. By potentially increasing the number of individuals whose information can be classified as confidential, this bill seeks to bolster personal safety measures against risks posed by domestic violence, stalking, or other similar threats.

Summary

Assembly Bill 225 (AB225) focuses on enhancing the confidentiality of certain personal information held by county recorders, assessors, and elections officials in Nevada. This bill allows individuals in specific situations, notably those who may face potential threats, to petition the court for their information to be kept confidential. The measure aims to safeguard personal data from being publicly accessible, reducing the risk posed to these individuals by domestic violence or other threatening scenarios. Core provisions of the bill include the stipulation that confidentiality can be maintained if it can be shown that a current or past threat exists, which could be mitigated by such confidentiality.

Contention

The discussions around AB225 revealed concerns regarding the balance between public access to government records and the need for personal safety. Some legislators and advocacy groups argued that while the need for confidentiality is crucial, overly broad confidentiality could impede transparency and accountability in government operations. The bill's critics expressed apprehension that it might create barriers for legitimate inquiries into public information, thus undermining the transparency of public records and the accountability of public officials. As such, AB225 highlights the ongoing tension between privacy rights and public transparency in governance.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NV AB379

Revises provisions concerning the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-976)

NV AB59

Revises provisions concerning the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-408)

NV SB273

Revises provisions governing the confidentiality of the personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-966)

NV SB84

Revises provisions governing the confidentiality of the personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-28)

NV SB83

Revises provisions governing the confidentiality of the personal information of certain civilian employees of law enforcement agencies. (BDR 20-666)

NV AB96

Revises provisions relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of peace officers and retired peace officers. (BDR 20-489)

NV AB258

Enacts certain provisions governing the confidentiality of certain personal information of a donor, member or volunteer of a nonprofit organization. (BDR 19-605)

NV AB258A

Enacts certain provisions governing the confidentiality of certain personal information of a donor, member or volunteer of a nonprofit organization. (BDR 19-605)

NV SB407

Revises provisions relating to personal financial administration. (BDR 12-959)

NV HB2767

Legislators; personally identifiable information; confidentiality

Similar Bills

NV AB379

Revises provisions concerning the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-976)

AZ HB2767

Legislators; personally identifiable information; confidentiality

OK HB1360

Protection from domestic abuse; personal information confidential; Attorney General; Address Confidentiality Program to request certain information to not be made public; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1643

Personal identification information; making certain acts unlawful; authorizing elected county officials and peace officers to request the confidentiality of personal information; effective date.

AZ SB1357

Early ballots; affidavits; privacy

CA SB489

Marriage licenses and certificates.

AZ SB1176

Health professionals; address; confidentiality

OK SB858

Trusts; providing for operation of jail trusts in counties with a certain population. Emergency.