Bill > SB1511

This bill, amending the Sex Offenders Registration Act, introduces new requirements and penalties related to registered sex offenders in employment, particularly concerning work where children are present. It mandates that businesses employing individuals registered under the Sex Offenders Registration Act and offering services where children might be present must clearly post signage indicating this fact. Furthermore, such businesses must conduct annual name searches of their employees against the sex offender registry. Both the failure to post signage and the failure to conduct annual searches are classified as misdemeanors, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000. The bill also requires individuals registered under the Act who offer services where children are reasonably expected to be present, regardless of whether they have a licensed business, to post similar signage, with violations also resulting in a misdemeanor offense and a fine. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability regarding the employment of registered sex offenders in environments accessible to children.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1511&Session=2600