HB 396 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

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 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jul 21, 2025 Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Sep 15, 2025
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Jul 21, 2025
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Bernie Willis
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