Expand the Address Confidentiality Program
HB 396 expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect more individuals in high-risk situations. It directly affects victims of domestic violence, stalking, and other threats who need to keep their home addresses private from public records. The key provision updates the law to allow these individuals to use a secure P.O. box for official mail and address verification instead of their actual residence. This change helps them maintain safety while still accessing government services without revealing their location.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jul 21, 2025
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Committee
Reported - Re-referred to General Government
lower
May 20, 2026
Committee
Re-referred
lower
Sep 15, 2025
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Referred to committee
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Jul 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
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