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B 53-38

AN ACT TO REPEAL § 9107 OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 3, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED , RELATIVE TO SAFEGUARDING THE PRIVACY OF REGISTERED VOTERS, TO BE CITED AS THE “VOTER PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 2025.”

38th Guam Legislature

Bill repeals existing voter privacy protections in Guam law, potentially exposing registered voter information to public access and third-party misuse.

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Bill Summary · B 53-38

Legislative bill overview

This bill repeals § 9107 of Guam Code Annotated, which currently contains privacy protections for registered voters. By repealing this section, the bill removes existing legal safeguards that protect voter information from public disclosure or misuse.

Why is this important

Voter privacy protections prevent sensitive personal information—such as addresses, phone numbers, or voting patterns—from being accessed or exploited by third parties. Repealing these safeguards could expose voters to harassment, stalking, identity theft, or voter intimidation, while also affecting election integrity and public participation in the democratic process.

Potential points of contention

  • Contradiction in naming: The bill is titled the "Voter Privacy Protection Act" despite repealing privacy protections, suggesting either a drafting error or intentionally misleading nomenclature
  • Scope of repeal: The bill does not specify what voter information would become accessible after repeal, leaving unclear which privacy protections are eliminated and who could access the data
  • Election security concerns: Removal of privacy safeguards may conflict with federal election security standards and could invite scrutiny from election oversight bodies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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