CT SB00436

Prohibits public agencies from disclosing residential addresses of specified employees under the Freedom of Information Act, including judges, law enforcement officers, corrections employees, public defenders, firefighters, and Department of Children and Families staff.

Allows any person listed in the protected categories to submit a written request and provide their business address to keep their residential address confidential in personnel, medical, or similar agency files.

Requires agencies to redact residential addresses from records when requests specifically name protected individuals or when compiling lists derived from electronic databases or created in response to disclosure requests.

Exempts certain documents from redaction requirements, including court documents as defined in statute, lists prepared under Title 9, and lists published under section 12-55.

Establishes that violations are only penalized if willful and knowing, with complaints made to the Freedom of Information Commission, which may impose civil penalties of $20 to $1,000; prohibits private lawsuits against agencies or employees.

Takes effect October 1, 2024.