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HB 3419

Crimes and punishments; corrupt use of nonpublic information; political subdivision; government employment; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Judd Strom

HB 3419 criminalizes public employees and officials at local governments who corruptly exploit nonpublic information accessed through their government positions.

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Bill Summary · HB 3419

Legislative bill overview

HB 3419 creates new criminal penalties for the corrupt use of nonpublic information obtained through government employment at political subdivisions (counties, cities, municipalities). The bill appears designed to prosecute public officials and employees who exploit confidential information gained through their positions for personal or financial advantage.

Why is this important

Public corruption undermines trust in local government and can disadvantage citizens and businesses who don't have access to insider information. Clear criminal statutes addressing misuse of government information help deter officials from exploiting their positions and provide law enforcement tools to prosecute such conduct when it occurs.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The bill's specific definition of "nonpublic information" and what constitutes "corrupt use" may be unclear, potentially creating enforcement challenges or raising concerns about overly broad application
  • Balancing legitimate discretion: Distinguishing between proper exercise of official duties and corrupt misuse of information could be legally complex, especially in borderline cases
  • Jurisdictional questions: Unclear whether this applies equally to all political subdivisions and whether enforcement responsibility falls to local or state authorities

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

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