Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 396 — Expand the Address Confidentiality Program

Last action — Reported - Re-referred to General Government

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 12% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill expands the Address Confidentiality Program in Ohio.

This legislation amends existing laws to enhance Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program, aimed at protecting victims of certain crimes. It allows individuals fearing for their safety to apply for a confidential address.

What this means for you
  • Victims: This means additional support and confidentiality for victims of domestic violence and similar crimes.

Summary

To amend sections 111.41, 111.42, and 111.99 of the Revised Code to expand the Address Confidentiality Program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 396, all references to the bill being reported by the House General Government Committee have been removed, and instead, it now indicates that the bill has been re-referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee. This change signifies a shift in the bill's review process, potentially impacting how it moves forward in the legislative cycle. It matters because it could affect the timeline and the level of scrutiny the bill will receive before becoming law.

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As Reported by the House General Government Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
396 Page 2 As Reported by the House General Government Committee application to be a program participant or on a notice of change 20 of address filed under section 111.42 of the Revised Code.
396 Page 2 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee application to be a program participant or on a notice of change 20 of address filed under section 111.42 of the Revised Code.
396 Page 3 As Reported by the House General Government Committee (1) The applicant is an adult who is applying on behalf of 49 the person's self or is a parent or guardian applying on behalf 50 of a minor, incompetent, or ward.
396 Page 3 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee (1) The applicant is an adult who is applying on behalf of 49 the person's self or is a parent or guardian applying on behalf 50 of a minor, incompetent, or ward.
396 Page 4 As Reported by the House General Government Committee domestic violence, menacing by stalking, human trafficking, 78 trafficking in persons, rape, or sexual battery, a crime that 79 caused serious physical harm or death to the victim, or a crime 80 in which the victim was threatened with a deadly weapon;
396 Page 4 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee domestic violence, menacing by stalking, human trafficking, 78 trafficking in persons, rape, or sexual battery, a crime that 79 caused serious physical harm or death to the victim, or a crime 80 in which the victim was threatened with a deadly weapon;
396 Page 5 As Reported by the House General Government Committee any claim that may arise from participation in the address 107 confidentiality program.
396 Page 5 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee any claim that may arise from participation in the address 107 confidentiality program.
396 Page 6 As Reported by the House General Government Committee (c) The process to file a real property confidentiality 135 notice with the county recorder concerning any real property in 136 which the program participant acquires an ownership interest 137 after being certified a program participant and after the 138 effective date of this amendment April 29, 2022;
396 Page 6 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee (c) The process to file a real property confidentiality 135 notice with the county recorder concerning any real property in 136 which the program participant acquires an ownership interest 137 after being certified a program participant and after the 138 effective date of this amendment April 29, 2022;
396 Page 7 As Reported by the House General Government Committee period during which a program participant whose certification 164 has expired may renew the program participant's certification 165 without being considered to have ceased being a program 166 participant during that period.
396 Page 7 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee period during which a program participant whose certification 164 has expired may renew the program participant's certification 165 without being considered to have ceased being a program 166 participant during that period.
396 Page 8 As Reported by the House General Government Committee institution, political subdivision, other organized body, 193 office, agency, institution, or entity established by the laws 194 of this state for the exercise of any function of government.
396 Page 8 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee institution, political subdivision, other organized body, 193 office, agency, institution, or entity established by the laws 194 of this state for the exercise of any function of government.
396 Page 9 As Reported by the House General Government Committee Section 2.
396 Page 9 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee Section 2.
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Action History

  1. As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 396 do?
To amend sections 111.41, 111.42, and 111.99 of the Revised Code to expand the Address Confidentiality Program.
Who sponsors HB 396?
HB 396 is sponsored by Bernard Willis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 396?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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