Sex Offender Registration Act.

Existing law, as amended by Proposition 35 as approved by the voters at the November 6, 2012, statewide general election, requires a person convicted of a specified sex offense, or an attempt to commit a specified sex offense, to register with local law enforcement agencies while residing in the state or while attending school or working in the state. Existing law, commencing January 1, 2021, establishes 3 tiers of registration based on specified criteria, for periods of at least 10 years, at least 20 years, and life, respectively, for a conviction of specified sex offenses. Willful failure to register, as required, is a misdemeanor, or a felony, depending on the underlying offense. The Legislature may amend Proposition 35 by a statute passed in each house by a majority vote. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.