Bill
H 3146
Overview: Bill Number: H 3146, Title: Limiting public access to certain information during a hearing, Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary, Introduced: February 27, 2025Purpo
Overview: Bill Number: H 3146, Title: Limiting public access to certain information during a hearing, Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to restrict public access to certain information during legislative hearings. The bill aims to protect sensitive or confidential data from being disclosed to the general public.
Key Provisions:
- Allows committees to close hearings to the public when discussing information that could compromise individual privacy, national security, or other sensitive matters
- Requires committees to provide a justification for closing a hearing and obtain approval from the presiding officer
- Permits the release of a summary of the closed hearing proceedings, while withholding specific details that could enable identification of individuals or sensitive information
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The general public may have reduced access to certain legislative proceedings
- Individuals or entities whose private or sensitive information could be disclosed may benefit from increased protection
- Lawmakers and committee members will have more discretion in determining when to limit public access
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary for further consideration. If the committee approves the bill, it will then move to the full legislative body for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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