Bill > S01395

This bill modifies existing law regarding sex offender registration requirements by changing the frequency of verification from annual to biannual. Specifically, the bill requires that the division responsible for sex offender tracking will mail a verification form to registered sex offenders at two different random dates during each six-month period of the calendar year. The changes apply to sex offenders with different risk levels and classifications, including those designated as sexual predators, sexually violent offenders, or predicate sex offenders. For level one risk offenders, the registration and verification period remains 20 years, while for level two and three risk offenders or those with specific designations, the verification will continue for life. The bill updates language throughout the correction law to reflect this biannual verification process, replacing references to "annual" verification with "biannual" and modifying the timing and method of how sex offenders are required to verify their registration information. The act is set to take effect on the first day of January following its passage, with provisions allowing for preparatory rule-making and form development in advance of the effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1395