California AB 2235 creates Judicial Home Security Program to shield judges' addresses from public records

Original title: The Judicial Home Security Act.

August 13, 2026

Judicial Security Public Records Privacy Data Protection California Law TheJudicialHomeSecurityAct

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new legal mechanism for judges to protect their residential privacy, impacting how county assessors, recorders, and state agencies handle property records and public information requests.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Judicial officers

They may apply to have their home addresses shielded from public records and property documents.

County assessor's offices

They are required to substitute alternate mailing addresses for home addresses on assessment rolls and property records.

Third-party data brokers

They are prohibited from selling, licensing, or sharing the home addresses of program participants.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2235 establishes a state-run program allowing judicial officers and their household members to shield their home addresses from public records and property documents. Starting April 1, 2027, the Attorney General will manage this program, requiring state and local agencies to substitute home addresses with alternate mailing addresses upon request.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in the Judicial Home Security Program?

Current, former, or imminent superior court or district court judges, as well as adult household members living with them in California.

What happens if I provide false information on my application?

Knowingly providing false or incorrect information on the application is a misdemeanor.

How quickly must a county office shield my records once I request it?

County assessor and recorder offices must validate and shield requested records within 5 business days of receiving the request.

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Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of State“Manages existing public records confidentiality programs.”Map →

organizationAttorney General“Responsible for administering the Judicial Home Security Program.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Determines reimbursement for state-mandated local costs.”Map →

otherJudicial Home Security Program Fund“New fund established within the General Fund to support program administration.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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