Madison – Today, Representative Joy Goeben (R – Hobart) announced that bipartisan legislation authored to protect the personal safety of law enforcement officers and state crime laboratory employees has been signed into law.
Act 150 ensures that when law enforcement officers and crime lab professionals are subpoenaed in the course of their official duties, their personal home addresses will no longer be required to be included in publicly accessible court records. This change closes a critical gap that exposed public safety professionals to unnecessary risk.
“Our law enforcement officers and forensic professionals put themselves on the line every day to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Goeben. “They should not have to worry that simply doing their job could expose their home address to individuals who may wish to do them harm. This law is a commonsense step to protect those who protect us.”
Prior to this legislation, individuals subpoenaed as part of their official responsibilities could have their personal address information entered into court filings and records, creating potential safety and privacy concerns. The new law allows for alternative official contact information to be used, safeguarding sensitive personal details while preserving the integrity of judicial proceedings.
The bill received strong bipartisan support in both the State Assembly and State Senate, reflecting a shared commitment to public safety and respect for those serving in law enforcement and forensic science roles.
“This was never a partisan issue, it was about doing what’s right,” Rep. Goeben added. “I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for recognizing the importance of protecting the men and women who serve in these critical roles.”
