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This bill authorizes local municipalities in New York to establish their own residency restrictions for registered sex offenders, recognizing that local governments are better positioned to understand community-specific conditions and vulnerable populations. Specifically, the bill allows municipalities to create local laws imposing residency restrictions on sex offenders who are required to register under Article 6-C of the correction law, with the caveat that these local restrictions must be at least as restrictive as existing state-level requirements outlined in the penal law and executive law. The legislative findings emphasize that municipalities can more effectively determine appropriate protections for their communities by considering local conditions and identifying entities with vulnerable populations that may need additional safeguards from registered sex offenders. By giving local governments this discretionary power, the bill aims to provide more tailored and responsive approaches to managing sex offender residency near sensitive locations, while ensuring a baseline of consistent protective standards across the state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4734