Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.

HB 4490 exempts next of kin information for deceased persons from mandatory public disclosure under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 (the public information act). This directly affects government agencies and officials who handle public records requests, preventing them from routinely releasing next of kin details. The bill creates an exception to disclosure requirements while still allowing information to be shared via subpoena or other legal authority. The exemption applies to requests received on or after the bill's effective date (June 20, 2025), with prior requests governed by previous law.