2017 Senate Bill 655

Create domestic violence confidential address program

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To establish an address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence crimes, with the state Attorney General giving a victim a “designated address” to which mail could be sent and then forwarded to the individual’s current location. This location would not be subject to disclosure under open records laws, and the person could also vote in elections using the designated address.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 15, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary