D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act

# D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would repeal the D.C. Shield Law, a Washington, D.C. regulation that protects the identities of certain individuals involved in sensitive situations. If passed, it would eliminate these privacy protections, making information that is currently shielded available to the public and law enforcement. The exact scope of which records would be affected is not detailed in the basic bill information available. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact people in Washington, D.C.

whose identities are currently protected under the Shield Law, as well as D.C. residents and the local government. The specific groups protected by the current law (such as crime victims, confidential informants, or others) would lose those privacy safeguards if the repeal passes. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (S 3327) has been introduced in the Senate but remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). No further action has been taken at this time.