AN ACT relating to privacy for attorneys involved in criminal actions.

Amend KRS 61.7991 to add state and federal prosecutors and public defenders to the definition of "covered person"; authorize standing for a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief for unauthorized disclosure; provide that the removal of information does not apply to financial disclosures required under KRS Chapter 61.

Introduced: January 20, 2026

Last action: March 18, 2026

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This bill expands existing privacy protections to include state and federal prosecutors and public defenders, treating them as "covered persons" under Kentucky law. It allows these attorneys to seek a court order if their personal information is disclosed without authorization. The bill also clarifies that any required financial disclosures under state law are not affected by these privacy rules. Who it may affect: state and federal prosecutors and public defenders working on criminal cases in Kentucky.

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