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Bill Summary · SF 457

Legislative bill overview

SF 457 is an Iowa bill relating to the state's address confidentiality program, which provides protective measures for individuals at risk of harassment, abuse, or harm by keeping their residential addresses confidential from public records. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but was ultimately withdrawn on April 21, 2025, after being attached to HF 397 and later substituted by that companion house bill.

Why is this important

Address confidentiality programs serve vulnerable populations including domestic violence survivors, stalking victims, and individuals in witness protection. The program affects how government agencies handle and disclose personal information, balancing public records transparency with personal safety protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of protection: Questions about which individuals qualify for confidentiality protections and under what circumstances
  • Government access and administration: How state agencies verify participant eligibility and manage confidential records while maintaining program integrity
  • Interaction with public records law: Tension between Iowa's public records requirements and the need to shield sensitive personal information from disclosure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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