Bill > HB570

This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act by updating definitions and registration requirements for sex offenders in New Mexico. Key changes include defining "business day" as a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, and "habitually lives" as any place where a sex offender resides for at least thirty days in a year. The bill also introduces the term "out-of-state registrant" for individuals establishing residency in New Mexico while required to register elsewhere, and "social networking site" to encompass online platforms likely to be used by minors. Registration timelines are shortened from ten to five business days for initial registration and changes of address, and the required information for registration is expanded to include details like social networking site identifiers, phone numbers, professional licenses, vehicle information, and immigration documents. The bill also clarifies verification procedures for registered sex offenders, requiring them to appear in person to confirm their information, and establishes a system for electronic notification of changes. Furthermore, it reiterates that the state preempts the field of sex offender registration and notification, prohibiting local governments from imposing additional restrictions or more frequent reporting requirements than those outlined in the Act. These amendments are applicable to individuals found guilty of a sex offense on or after July 1, 2013.