This bill amends the address confidentiality program in Iowa, which provides mail forwarding services to individuals at risk of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or human trafficking. Key changes include allowing participants to provide the name and contact information of a shelter instead of the shelter's physical address for both residential and mailing addresses. Additionally, the bill specifies that the secretary can cancel a participant's certification if the application contains false information, if the participant is deceased, or if a reliable source requests the removal of an adult household member.

Furthermore, the bill permits the secretary to hold a participant's mail for up to 30 days upon request and mandates the cancellation of a participant's voter registration if they are found to be registered in another state. It also changes the absentee voter registration process, allowing participants to register for the duration of their certification period instead of annually. These amendments aim to enhance the safety and privacy of individuals enrolled in the program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9E.3, 9E.5, 9E.6