WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SF 4412

Elected officials and candidates residential addresses written request requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Coleman and 4 co-sponsors

SF 4412 requires written requests to obtain residential addresses of elected officials and candidates, creating documentation requirements for personal information access.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
#datapracticesandprivacy #government-state
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SF 4412

Legislative bill overview

SF 4412 requires that requests for the residential addresses of elected officials and candidates be submitted in writing rather than verbally or through other means. The bill establishes a formal documentation requirement for accessing this personal information, which is currently held by public offices and election authorities.

Why is this important

Residential address information for public figures has legitimate privacy and security implications, as elected officials and candidates can face harassment, threats, or unwanted contact. Creating a written-request requirement creates a documented record of who is seeking this information and provides a procedural barrier that could deter frivolous or malicious requests while still allowing legitimate access through proper channels.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. transparency trade-off: Opponents may argue the requirement creates unnecessary barriers to public information access and could suppress legitimate oversight or constituent organizing
  • Implementation burden and inconsistency: Questions about whether local election offices have capacity to uniformly enforce written-request procedures and what happens with requests that don't comply
  • Definition and scope gaps: The bill may not clearly specify what constitutes a valid written request, who can request addresses, acceptable uses, or whether digital submissions count as "written"

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

Sign in to ask a question.