SB 291: Court security.
SB 291 status: Introduced — Public Law 139 (updated Mar 5, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialEstablishes a procedure to prevent certain personal information of a protected judicial individual from being publically available by a public agency. Creates a civil cause of action against a public agency that fails to remove certain personal information of a protected individual. Repeals current code concerning the ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no identified direct environmental impact
Risks
- no identified direct environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- increased clarity in security protocols for public entities
Risks
- potential administrative costs for agencies to monitor and redact records
Society
Benefits
- enhances safety for judicial officials
- protects personal privacy of targeted judicial workers
Risks
- potential for litigation against public agencies regarding data removal
- expands qualified immunity for new marshal roles
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Introduced
CurrentPublic Law 139
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