Bill > S2107

This bill requires local law enforcement officials to notify municipal governing bodies when a sex offender registers in their jurisdiction, and in cases where a municipality lacks its own police force, the State Police will handle this notification. Additionally, it prohibits individuals who are required to register as sex offenders and have committed offenses against minors under 18 from living within 500 feet of elementary or secondary schools, child care centers, or playgrounds, with several exceptions, such as if the offender was already residing there before the law takes effect, or if a school or facility is built near their existing home, or if specific exceptions are granted by the parole board or a court. The bill aims to enhance public safety by keeping registered sex offenders away from areas frequented by children, without intending to further penalize these offenders.