Bill > S00155

This bill requires nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders to register with state authorities when temporarily staying in New York, regardless of the length of their stay. The legislation establishes new requirements for sex offenders, including registering their temporary residence address within ten calendar days and informing the division of criminal justice services about their stay. Additionally, the bill mandates that short-term rental hosts and hosting platforms take specific actions: they must prominently display sex offender registry information in their online advertisements and notify neighboring property owners within 1,000 feet about the presence of a sex offender or nonresident visitor sex offender at least 24 hours before their arrival, including details about the length of stay. The bill defines key terms such as "short-term rental unit" and "hosting platform" and provides that violations could result in fines or potential suspension of rental licenses. These new regulations aim to enhance public safety by ensuring greater transparency and tracking of sex offenders' temporary residences. The law is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S155