The proposed bill would update current statutes related to the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) by introducing several key provisions aimed at enhancing the privacy and safety of participants. Specifically, it would require courts to use a participant's substitute address in all filings and communications, and seal the participant's residential address in court records, thereby 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 would introduce 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. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the legal framework protecting the privacy and safety of individuals participating in the ACP, particularly in the context of domestic violence and related legal proceedings.

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