REDACT Act Recovery, Enforcement, and Damages to Assure Confidential...
To provide a private cause of action for exposure of personally identifiable information of victims or victims' personal or medical files or similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy in releasing documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
HB9679 proposes to create a legal pathway for individuals to seek damages if their personally identifiable information is exposed when documents related to the Epstein Files Transparency Act are released. This includes exposure of personal, medical, or similar files that would represent a significant invasion of privacy. The bill aims to protect victims by allowing them to take legal action against those responsible for the unwarranted disclosure of their sensitive information.
The bill would primarily affect victims who have had their personal data exposed in the context of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It would enable these individuals to seek compensation for damages caused by the invasion of their privacy. This could potentially lead to increased accountability and deterrence for those who improperly handle sensitive information.
HB9679 was introduced on July 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day. As of the last update, it is in its initial stages of the legislative process. The bill is currently being reviewed by the committee, which will determine its next steps.
