SB225

Expand the Address Confidentiality Program

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Expands the Address Confidentiality Program to protect victims of domestic violence and other crimes.

The bill expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect victims of domestic violence, menacing by stalking, human trafficking, rape, and other serious crimes. It allows victims to apply for a confidential address to keep their location private. The Secretary of State will manage the program, issuing confidential addresses and handling mail and legal documents for participants. The bill also outlines procedures for renewing participation and penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 6–0 · May 20
Current
General Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 20

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Mar 25

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary (Cont.) 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

May 27

House

Referred to committee: General Government

May 26

House

Introduced

May 20

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary