Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section NEW-5 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered Civil remedies(a) If a person or organization violates this chapter, the covered public servant or their family member whose protected personal information is made public as a result of the violation may bring an action seeking injunctive or declaratory relief in the circuit court. If the court grants injunctive or declaratory relief, the person or organization responsible for the violation shall be required to pay the costs and reasonable attorney's fees of the covered public servant or their family member.(b) If a government agency violates this chapter, the covered public servant or their family member whose protected personal information is made public as a result of the violation may bring an action seeking injunctive or declaratory relief in the circuit court. No costs or fees shall be awarded.Added by L 2024, c 187,§ 2, eff. 10/1/2024.