HB5337

Relating to protection of personal information

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5337 protects personal information of judicial officers, legislators, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers.

West Virginia HB5337, known as Daniel’s Law, aims to enhance the safety and security of judicial officers, legislators, prosecutors, public defenders, assistant public defenders, and law enforcement officers, as well as their immediate family members. The bill prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and personal phone numbers without written permission. It allows affected individuals to request the removal of such information and provides for civil actions against violators. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance and does not prohibit disclosures required by law.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Judiciary

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House