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4 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
Companion bill
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Prohibits level 2 and 3 sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of their victim or school grounds; also prohibits such offenders from attending school activities
In Assembly Committee · Correction · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2609
Title of bill
An act to amend the correction law, in relation to restricting sex offenders from residing near the residence of their victim or near any school
Purpose
To prevent sex offenders from knowingly living near their victims, entering or living near school grounds, and to prohibit attendance or participation in school events or activities.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 would prohibit level two and three sex offenders from residing within fifteen hundred feet of their victim; entering or residing within fifteen hundred feet of school grounds; and from attending or participating in school events or activities. These restrictions would apply for as long as a level two or three sex offender is so classified. Violations of this section would constitute a class E felony. Section 2 provides the effective date.
Justification
Currently, there is no state law prohibiting sex offenders from taking advantage of certain loopholes in efforts to shield our communities from repeat sex offenders. This bill would help close the gap by prohibiting attendance or participation in school events; living near victims; and entering or residing near school grounds.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
One hundred eighty days after becoming law.
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