Relates to residency restrictions for sex offenders
This bill allows New York municipalities to establish their own residency restrictions for registered sex offenders, provided these rules are at least as strict as existing state requirements. Local governments must consider community conditions and protect vulnerable populations when creating these rules, but cannot impose less restrictive limits than current state law. The law directly affects municipalities that choose to adopt such restrictions and the registered sex offenders subject to them. It does not change statewide rules but gives local authorities more flexibility within defined boundaries.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
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