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MS HB1145

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robert Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies administering assistance programs from publicly disclosing personal or identifying information that reveals applicant identity
  • Requires agencies to redact all identifying information (name, address, email, phone number, educational and employment background, relatives' names) before sharing information with outside persons or entities
  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000 to $5,000, imprisonment up to 6 months in county jail, or both
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

State agencies; prohibit disclosure of identifying information received from program applicants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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