1. (1)

   1. (a) As used in this section, "employing unit" means the same as that term is defined in Section 35A-4-202.
   2. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits unlawful use or disclosure of employment information if the actor:

   1. (a)

      1. (i) is an employee of the Department of Workforce Services; and
      2. (ii) willfully violates Section 35A-4-312 by making a disclosure of information obtained from an employing unit or individual in the administration of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or

   2. (b)

      1. (i) obtains a list of applicants for work or of claimants or recipients of benefits under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; and
      2. (ii) uses or permits the use of the list described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a political purpose.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor.

Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session