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BILL NUMBER:S2055
Title of bill
An act to amend the correction law, in relation to informing members of the community with regard to the presence of a convicted sex offender within their community
Purpose
This bill relates to informing members of the community with regard to the presence of a convicted sex offender within their community.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subdivision 6 of section 168-1 of the correction law. Paragraph (a) stipulates that within 48 hours of receiving notice of a level one designated sex offender, the chief of police or law enforcement designee shall notify all licensed day care centers, and all public and private elementary and secondary schools located within a one-mile radius of the residence of the sexual predator of the presence of the sexual predator.
Paragraph (b) stipulates that within 48 hours of receiving notice of a level two designated sex offender, the chief of police or law enforcement designee shall notify all licensed day care centers, and all public and private elementary and secondary schools located within a one-mile radius of the residence of the sexual predator of the presence of the sexual predator.
Paragraph (c) stipulates that within 48 hours of receiving notice of a level three designated sex offender, the chief of police or law enforcement designee shall notify all licensed day care centers, and all public and private elementary and secondary schools located within a one-mile radius of the residence of the sexual predator of the presence of the sexual predator.
Section 2 implements this legislation on the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law.
Justification
New York should have one of the toughest sex offender laws in the nation. Current law does not require community notification of level 2 or 3 sexual predators. This bill requires the chief of police to notify the community of the presence of a sexual predator within 48 hours. All licensed daycare centers, elementary and secondary schools, and high schools must receive this notice.
Legislative history
New bill.
Effective date
This legislation shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law.
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