Bill > HB4414

This bill, titled "Require registration of persons convicted of abuse," aims to clarify and strengthen the requirements for individuals convicted of certain offenses to register with the state, particularly focusing on those who may not have a permanent residence. Key provisions include requiring registrants to update their information within 10 days of any change, specifying how to report a temporary or transient residence if no permanent one exists, and mandating the collection of DNA samples from registrants upon release or transfer. The bill also extends the duration of registration for certain offenses, increasing the standard registration period from 10 to 15 years for some crimes and establishing a 25-year registration period for more serious offenses like sexual assault of a minor or human trafficking. Furthermore, it introduces more frequent in-person appearances for registrants to confirm their information, with those registered for life needing to appear four times a year. The bill also prohibits registrants from living within 2,500 feet of any public or private school or child daycare facility starting January 1, 2027, and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including increased prison sentences for repeat offenders and those classified as sexually violent predators. Finally, it allows for the removal of a person from the registry if their conviction is overturned and requires individuals who previously registered before DNA samples were mandatory to provide one within 30 days of notice.

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