Bill > SF457

This bill modifies the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) managed by the secretary of state, which helps protect victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking by providing mail forwarding services. The bill allows program participants to list a shelter's name and contact information instead of its physical address when applying, providing an additional layer of protection for those seeking safety. The secretary can now cancel a participant's certification if their application contains false information, if the participant has died, or if an adult household member requests removal. The bill also introduces the ability for the secretary to hold a participant's mail for up to 30 days upon request. Additionally, the bill requires state or county election commissioners to cancel a participant's voter registration if they become aware that the participant is registered to vote in another state. Perhaps most significantly, the bill changes the absentee voting process, allowing program participants to register as absentee voters for the entire length of their program certification period, rather than needing to re-register annually. These changes aim to enhance the safety and administrative flexibility of the Address Confidentiality Program for vulnerable individuals.

State Government (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF457