Bill > A09538

This bill establishes a publicly accessible online registry for individuals convicted of a second or subsequent domestic violence offense, defining "abuse" broadly to include physical injury, fear of harm, property damage, stalking, and financial abuse, and specifying "domestic abuse victims" as individuals with current or former spousal, cohabiting, dating, or familial relationships. A "persistent domestic violence offender" is someone convicted of an offense against a domestic abuse victim with at least one prior conviction for a similar offense. The registry, maintained by the state division, will include the offender's name, date of birth, conviction details, and a photograph, but will exclude sensitive personal identification numbers. Courts will be required to forward conviction information to the division, and offenders will pay a $150 registration fee, with a portion supporting the registry's administration. Information will be removed from the registry after a specified period, ranging from two to ten years depending on the number of prior convictions. This law will take effect on January 1, 2027, and apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9538