The proposed bill would update current statutes related to the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) by enhancing protections for participants, particularly in legal contexts. Key changes include the requirement for courts to use a participant's substitute address in all filings and communications, sealing the participant's residential address in court records, and prohibiting disclosure of the residential address to any party or attorney. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the statutory requirements for equal access to a child's information do not apply to a parent with sole legal decision-making authority who is an ACP participant due to the actions of the other parent. Moreover, the bill introduces criminal penalties for unauthorized attempts to obtain or disclose information protected by the ACP, classifying such actions as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances, such as harassment or stalking. It also mandates that the voter registration records of ACP participants remain sealed even after their death, ensuring ongoing confidentiality. The county recorder is required to continue sealing the voter registration records of program participants upon renewal of their certification, and the bill allows for the sealing of voter registration records for other registered voters residing at the same address as the protected individual, thereby expanding the scope of confidentiality. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the legal framework protecting the privacy and safety of individuals participating in the ACP.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-403.06, 25-1502, 41-162, 41-165
House Engrossed Version: 25-403.06, 25-1502, 41-162, 41-165
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-153, 25-403.06, 25-1502, 41-162, 41-165, 41-166, 13-3602, 12-1809, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 1-215, 41-167
Chaptered Version: 16-153, 25-403.06, 25-1502, 41-162, 41-165, 41-166, 13-3602, 12-1809, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 1-215, 41-167