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This bill, known as "Savanna's Law," establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry, which will be accessible to the public online. A "persistent domestic violence offender" is defined as someone convicted of a domestic violence offense who also has at least one prior conviction for a similar offense. "Domestic violence" encompasses various acts violating penal law, such as assault, stalking, or harassment, committed by a "family or household member," which includes relatives, spouses, former spouses, individuals with a child in common, those who have lived together, and those in an intimate relationship. The registry will contain the offender's name, date of birth, conviction details, and a photograph, but will exclude sensitive personal information like addresses or social security numbers. Individuals convicted of a domestic violence offense with at least one prior conviction will be ordered to register, and courts will forward relevant conviction information to the registry. A registration fee of $150 will be assessed, with a portion retained for administration and the remainder sent to a domestic violence awareness fund. An offender's information will be removed from the registry after a period ranging from five to twenty years, depending on the number of prior convictions. Importantly, victims of domestic violence will have the option to decline having the offender included on the registry. This law applies to domestic violence offenses occurring on or after January 1, 2027, though prior convictions can count towards an offender's status.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10453