Bill > HB0035

This bill modifies several provisions related to the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry and offender supervision. The bill expands the Department of Corrections' supervision requirements to include class A misdemeanor sex offenders who are required to register on the sex offender registry. It introduces a new requirement for the Department of Corrections to conduct risk assessments for sex offenders convicted after May 7, 2025, specifically assessing the likelihood of committing future sex offenses. The department must then submit these risk assessment results quarterly to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. The bill also updates registration procedures for offenders, including adding provisions about registration upon escaping from correctional facilities and clarifying notification processes when offenders change residences. Additionally, the bill establishes a repeal date of January 1, 2030, for the requirement that the Department of Corrections submit sex offender risk assessment results. These changes aim to improve tracking, supervision, and understanding of sex offenders' potential risks, with the bill taking effect on May 7, 2025.

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