Sen. Ed Jackson advances bill to keep Address Confidentiality Program focused on domestic abuse survivors

(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) advanced Senate Bill 1640 through the Senate Judiciary Committee this week to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic abuse.

The legislation prohibits persistent domestic violence offenders from participating in Tennessee’s Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), ensuring the program remains focused on protecting victims.

“The Address Confidentiality Program exists to protect victims whose safety depends on keeping their home address secure and out of public view,” said Jackson. “This legislation helps strengthen that protection by ensuring the program remains focused on survivors who truly need it, not domestic violence abusers.”

The Address Confidentiality Program, administered by the Tennessee Secretary of State, provides a critical safeguard for victims of domestic abuse, stalking, and related crimes who are at risk of being located through public records. Under the program, state and local government agencies use a designated substitute address, such as a post office box, in place of a participant’s actual residential address.

By clarifying eligibility and excluding repeat domestic violence offenders, Senate Bill 1640 reinforces the program’s core mission of protecting survivors and preserving their safety.

The bill now heads to the Senate floor for final consideration.

Constituents can reach Sen. Jackson at 615-741-0179  or sen.ed.jackson@capitol.tn.gov

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