Bill > S05430

This bill expands the registration requirements for sex offenders by mandating the reporting of additional personal information to state authorities. Specifically, sex offenders will now be required to disclose their social security number, past home addresses, social media accounts, and online gaming accounts when registering. The bill introduces a detailed definition of "online gamer account," which includes user names, tags, and profiles across various gaming platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, that allow individuals to engage in multiplayer activities. Sex offenders must report these changes within ten calendar days of any modification, and they are required to pay a $10 fee for each registration update. The expanded reporting requirements aim to provide law enforcement with more comprehensive tracking information about registered sex offenders, potentially enhancing public safety by making it easier to monitor and locate these individuals across different digital platforms and physical locations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5430