Special Operator Protection Act of 2026

Protection for Service Members and Families: The bill creates legal protections for "covered persons," which includes members of special operations forces, designated Department of Defense employees, and certain Federal law enforcement officers, as well as their immediate family members (Section 2(a)).

Prevention of Harassment and Violence: By making it unlawful to release restricted personal information with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite a crime of violence, the bill seeks to prevent targeted harm against these individuals (Section 2(b)).

Stringent Penalties for Violators: The bill establishes significant consequences for those who break these laws, including fines and up to five years in prison, with even harsher penalties—up to life in prison—if the violation results in death or serious bodily injury (Section 2(c)).

Criminal Penalties for Information Disclosure: Individuals who release specific information such as a name, place of employment, home address, or biometric data could face up to five years in prison if they are found to have the intent to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate a crime of violence against a covered person or their family (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).

Severe Consequences for Resulting Injuries: If a person releases restricted personal information and it results in death or serious bodily injury to the covered person or their family, they could face life in prison (Section 2(c)).