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GA SB533
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brass
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 50-18-72 to remove the exemption that previously allowed disclosure of public records not specifically identifying public employees or their jobs, titles, or offices
- Strengthens privacy protections for public employees by ensuring personal information (home address, phone numbers, SSN, financial data, medical information, family member identities, etc.) remains exempt from public disclosure even in records that do not specifically identify the employee
- Defines "public employee" broadly to include officers, employees, and former employees of state agencies, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, public/charter/nonpublic school teachers, early care and education programs, and federal government entities
- Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Public Disclosure; public disclosure of certain public records pertaining to state employees; remove an exemption
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/22/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/22/2022
Full Bill Text
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