Bill > HB1687

This bill addresses probation transfers and employment restrictions for sex offenders and violent offenders in Indiana. The legislation makes several key changes: first, it modifies the probation transfer process for sex or violent offenders, requiring that any transfer between counties can only occur after careful review by both the sending and receiving courts. The courts must consider specific factors before approving a transfer, including whether the offender has family members, verified employment, or living arrangements in the receiving county. Additionally, the bill expands restrictions on employment for sexually violent predators and offenders against children, prohibiting them from working in any setting where they would have more than incidental contact with children, have supervisory power over children, or be expected to touch children frequently. If such an offender violates these employment restrictions, they would commit a Level 6 felony, which can be elevated to a Level 5 felony if they have a prior related conviction. The bill aims to enhance public safety by creating more stringent oversight of sex offenders' probation transfers and limiting their potential interactions with children in various professional settings.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1687/details