Bill > HB1480

This bill establishes a nonpublic database registry for domestic violence offenders managed by the Pennsylvania State Police, requiring individuals convicted of specific violent crimes against family or household members to register and periodically report in-person. Offenders must provide detailed personal information including contact details, employment, residence, vehicle information, and identification documents, and will be required to register for varying lengths of time depending on the severity of their offense (ranging from 5 to life). The registry will be accessible only to law enforcement agencies and the Office of Victim Advocate, and will include comprehensive information such as criminal history, physical descriptions, photographs, fingerprints, and DNA samples. Offenders who fail to register, verify their address, be photographed, or provide accurate information will be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor. The registration requirements vary based on the type of offense, with more serious crimes like murder requiring lifetime registration and quarterly in-person reporting, while less severe offenses like simple assault require shorter registration periods and annual reporting. The bill aims to create a systematic and comprehensive tracking mechanism for domestic violence offenders to enhance public safety and victim protection.

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