An Act relative to sex offenders
This bill (H 1702) restricts where certain sex offenders can live and work. It prohibits individuals classified as level 2 or 3 sex offenders from establishing a home address or accepting employment within 500 feet of any public or private school, licensed day care center, or child care facility. The law directly affects these offenders by limiting their residential and employment options near locations where children gather. The provision applies to both current residences and intended living arrangements or job opportunities within the specified radius.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Frost
RRepublican
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