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SB 492

Restricted address program.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Crider

SB 492 establishes an Indiana restricted address program allowing eligible individuals to use substitute addresses on official records for personal safety and privacy protection.

Authored by Senator Crider
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Bill Summary · SB 492

Legislative bill overview

SB 492 creates a restricted address program in Indiana that would allow certain individuals to use substitute addresses for official records instead of their actual residential addresses. The bill establishes procedures for eligibility, application, and use of these alternative addresses through a state program.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects personal safety and privacy for vulnerable populations. The program's implementation determines whether individuals facing threats—such as domestic violence survivors, witnesses, or others at risk—can protect their whereabouts while maintaining access to government services and legal documentation.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility criteria – What qualifies someone for the program (domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, etc.) will determine who benefits; overly broad or narrow definitions create fairness concerns
  • Verification and abuse prevention – Balancing easy access for legitimate users against preventing fraudulent use by individuals seeking to evade legal obligations, debt collection, or law enforcement
  • Implementation costs and agency burden – The fiscal impact on state agencies managing the program, issuing documents with substitute addresses, and maintaining confidential records

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

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