CT HB06912

Expands protections for residential address nondisclosure under Freedom of Information Act to include municipal clerks, registrars of voters, deputy registrars, election officials, primary officials, and audit officials, effective July 1, 2023.

Requires individuals seeking address protection to submit a written request and provide their business address (or town/city hall address if no business address exists) to the public agency.

Address nondisclosure protection expires 90 days after submission but can be extended for an additional 90 days if good cause is demonstrated.

Creates a new class D felony for harassing, intimidating, or attempting to intimidate election workers through publicly disclosing or threatening to disclose their personal identifying information while interfering with the voting process.

Establishes civil penalties of $20 to $1,000 for willful and knowing violations of the nondisclosure provisions, enforced by the Freedom of Information Commission.