Bill > A04443

This bill introduces significant restrictions on sex offenders' residential locations, focusing on protecting schools and victims. Specifically, for sex offenders designated as level three who committed offenses against minors, the bill prohibits residing within school grounds, defined as the area measured in straight lines from the center of the residence's nearest entrance to the school's property boundary. Additionally, the bill mandates that sex offenders cannot live within a quarter mile of their victim's workplace or residence, and if the offender caused a victim's death, they are further prohibited from living within a quarter mile of the victim's prior residence if the victim's family members still live there. The bill amends multiple laws, including correction, executive, mental hygiene, penal, and social services laws, to ensure consistent application of these restrictions across different state agencies and legal contexts. These provisions apply to various scenarios such as probation, conditional discharge, and public assistance placement, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment for non-compliance. The goal is to enhance public safety by limiting sex offenders' proximity to potential vulnerable populations and their victims.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4443