Bill to exempt sensitive personal data from public records draws split testimony
House Bill 2637 would add exemptions under the Public Records Act for categories of sensitive personal information (age, addresses, birthplace, precise geolocation, government identifiers); supporters framed it as privacy and child‑safety protection, while opponents warned it could erode transparency and create accountability gaps.
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House Bill 2637, which would exempt specified categories of personal information from public disclosure under the Public Records Act (PRA), drew competing testimony over privacy, public safety and transparency.
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