Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Makes conforming change to act’s titles.  Makes organizational changes.  

Section 1.

Removes references to “special forces” from new GS 132-1.15 so that it pertains to former military personnel instead. Removes term servicemember and adds and defines military personnel. Modifies special operations force so that it can include persons designated as such by the Secretary of War. Specifies that it also includes the United States Army 75th Ranger Regiment; the United States Navy SEALs and Special Warfare, Combatant-Craft Crewmen; the United States Air Force Combat Control, Pararescue, and Tactical Air Control Party specialists; the United States Marine Corps Critical Skills Operators; and any other component of the United States Special Operations Command. Makes technical changes.

Section 2.

Removes new Article 11 of GS Chapter 114, the “Address Confidentiality Program.” Instead directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study extending coverage under GS Chapter 15C ( Address Confidentiality Program) to military personnel as defined under the act. Directs DOJ to report its findings and recommendations to the specified NCGA committee by October 1, 2027. During the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, permits the Attorney General to authorize participation in the Address Confidentiality Program by military personnel, for the purpose of evaluating program administration, participant demand, resource needs, and other implementation considerations associated with a potential expansion of program eligibility. Participation authorized under this subsection is subject to any procedures and requirements established by the Attorney General. Provides for $10 fee for processing application to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program as described above.  Designates the report prepared by DOJ along with the described materials, as confidential and not subject to disclosure under public records law.

Section 3.

Makes technical change to title of the Civil Liability for Doxing Act (new Article 54 of GS Chapter 1). Adds military personnel to the act’s definitions and removes special operations personnel. Removes references to special operations personnel throughout new Article 54, including by stating that doxing is unlawful without limiting it to doxing special operations personnel.

Removes the appropriations to DOJ, the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, and the Department of Information Technology contained in Sections 4 through 6 of the act.