This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to enhance the privacy of candidates and elected officials regarding their home addresses. It introduces a requirement for candidates to include a statement in their affidavits of candidacy acknowledging that if elected to certain governmental positions, they may request their home address be excluded from official publications, as outlined in section 70A.40. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state commissioner of elections from publishing candidates' home addresses in any publicly available documents related to the certification of nominations.

The bill also adds new provisions to section 70A.40, allowing elected public officials to request the exclusion of their home addresses from all official publications by the governmental entity they serve. This legislative change aims to protect the privacy of individuals in public office and ensure that their personal information is not disclosed without their consent. Overall, the bill seeks to balance transparency in the electoral process with the need for personal privacy for candidates and elected officials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43.18, 43.22, 43.24, 44.3, 45.3, 70A.40