CO HB1197

Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly publish caseworker personal information on the internet if it poses an imminent and serious threat to the caseworker or their immediate family's safety.

Defines "caseworker" as state or county employees, including county attorneys, who investigate or take legal action regarding child abuse or neglect allegations.

Allows caseworkers to submit written requests to state or local government officials to remove their personal information from internet-accessible records, provided the request includes proof of caseworker status and an affidavit stating the information poses an imminent and serious threat.

Requires government officials receiving removal requests to refrain from knowingly making the caseworker's personal information available on the internet.

Establishes violations of these provisions as class 1 misdemeanors and exempts caseworker personal information from public records inspection when a removal request has been received.