Bill > A05722

This bill expands the definition of sex offenses in the New York Correction Law to include sexually motivated felonies. Specifically, the bill amends an existing section of law that defines which criminal convictions require registration as a sex offender. The bill adds "sexually motivated felony" (as defined under section 130.91 of the penal law) to the list of offenses that trigger sex offender registration requirements. This means that individuals convicted of a felony that is deemed to be sexually motivated would now be required to register as a sex offender, broadening the existing list of offenses that mandate registration. The change aims to enhance community safety by ensuring that individuals who commit crimes with a sexual motivation are subject to the same registration requirements as those convicted of specific sexual offenses. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving state agencies time to implement the new registration requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5722