Bill > S04738

This bill establishes a temporary New York State Commission on Sex Offender Supervision and Management to comprehensively examine and evaluate the management of sex offenders in the state. The 13-member commission will include representatives from various state agencies, community-based organizations, criminal justice advocates, victim advocacy groups, and academic professionals. The commission's primary objectives are to investigate factors contributing to sex offender recidivism and the concentration of sex offenders in specific residential areas, including analyzing existing policies, comparing practices across different jurisdictions, and studying challenges such as housing availability, supervision effectiveness, and treatment program accessibility. Members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses, and they are authorized to conduct studies, hold public hearings, and request data from state agencies. The commission is required to produce a detailed report with findings and recommendations to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within one year of the act's effective date. The bill is temporary, with the commission automatically dissolving one year after its establishment, and all commission members must be appointed within 90 days of the act taking effect.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4738