CT SB00279

Prohibits public agencies from disclosing dates of birth for sworn municipal police officers, Division of State Police members, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection law enforcement officers, and Department of Correction employees under Freedom of Information Act requests, effective October 1, 2018.

Allows other persons (not covered by the mandatory exemption) to request confidentiality of their dates of birth, requiring public agencies to redact such information from records that specifically name them, existing electronic database lists, or newly created lists.

Exempts Department of Motor Vehicles records and lists prepared under title 9 of the general statutes from the date of birth redaction requirements.

Establishes that violations are only subject to penalties if wilful and knowing, with complaints reviewed by the Freedom of Information Commission; civil penalties range from $20 to $1,000.

Updates Freedom of Information Commission training requirements and the definition of "public agency" to include references to the new date of birth exemption provision, effective October 1, 2018.