Bill to protect personal information passes Senate committee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 is hearing from immigrants and their families as false reports of raids continue to run rampant, spreading fear across the community. But as that happens, there’s new hope for many in the form of a bill.

Senate Bill 36 limits the state and state employees from disclosing anyone’s personal information to outside organizations. It aims to protect everyone’s privacy, but activists point out it would go a long way in protecting undocumented immigrants.

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