Bill > A08538

This bill expands the reporting requirements for sex offenders by mandating that they provide additional personal information when registering with 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 or updating their information. The bill defines an "online gamer account" broadly, including user names, tags, and profiles across various gaming platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, which allow individuals to interact in multiplayer environments. Under this legislation, sex offenders must report these changes within ten calendar days and continue to pay a $10 fee when updating their registration. The expanded reporting requirements aim to enhance tracking and monitoring of sex offenders by providing law enforcement with more comprehensive personal information across digital platforms. The amendments modify existing sections of the New York correction law to implement these new reporting standards, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8538