Bill > H1496

This bill amends the existing law regarding sex offender registration to require immediate registration by sex offenders. It clarifies the definition of "local police department" to include the police station in the city or town where a sex offender lives, works, or attends school, or the closest one if there are multiple. The bill also mandates that local police departments must immediately register any sex offender who appears in person to fulfill their registration duties and provide a written receipt as proof of registration. This aims to ensure that sex offender information is updated promptly and accurately.