Bill > HB06373

This bill amends existing Connecticut state law to make it a class A misdemeanor for registered sex offenders to reside within 1,000 feet of the property of public or private elementary or secondary schools, or child day care facilities, with two specific exceptions: if the sex offender had already established their residence before the law's effective date, or if the school or facility is newly located within 1,000 feet of the offender's existing residence after the law's effective date. A class A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that can typically result in up to one year in jail and/or a fine. The bill aims to create a safety buffer between registered sex offenders and places where children are frequently present, such as schools and day care centers, with the apparent intent of reducing potential opportunities for child sexual abuse. The law applies to both public and private educational institutions and childcare facilities, as defined by existing state statutes, and provides some protections for sex offenders who were already residing in an area before the new distance restrictions were implemented.

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