Bill > HB06633

This bill aims to modify existing sex offender registration laws by providing an alternative method for address verification when traditional mail cannot be delivered. Specifically, the legislation allows registered sex offenders to verify their current address by calling the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection if United States Postal Service mail is not accessible. The bill introduces judicial discretion in cases where address verification is missed due to circumstances beyond the offender's control, such as late or lost mail, personal or family illness, homelessness, or other qualifying extenuating circumstances. Under this proposed change, judges would have the option to classify a failure to verify an address as an infraction rather than automatically treating it as a more serious violation, which provides more flexibility in addressing potential verification challenges. The overall purpose of the bill is to modernize the address verification process for registered sex offenders, making the system more accommodating to real-world complications that might prevent timely mail receipt while maintaining the fundamental goal of tracking the whereabouts of registered offenders.

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