Bill > HB1045

This bill modifies existing Indiana law to expand restrictions on serious sex offenders by explicitly adding public parks to the list of locations they are prohibited from entering. Specifically, the bill defines a "public park" as property owned or operated by a state agency or political subdivision that is used for park purposes. The legislation amends multiple sections of Indiana Code to clarify that a serious sex offender who knowingly or intentionally enters a public park commits unlawful entry, which is classified as a Level 6 felony. The bill also updates related sections of law to reference this new provision, including modifications to voting regulations that allow serious sex offenders to vote by mail and informational requirements for criminal offenders upon discharge. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aim to enhance public safety by further restricting the movements of certain registered sex offenders, particularly those convicted of specific sexual offenses against minors.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1045/details