HB 5449 Summary

• Prohibits registered sexual offenders required to register under state law from residing within 1,000 feet of public or private elementary/secondary schools or licensed child day care facilities after release into the community.

• Exempts residences established prior to October 1, 2014, or situations where a school or facility relocates within 1,000 feet of an offender's existing residence after the effective date.

• Classifies violations of the residency restriction as a Class A misdemeanor.

• Effective date: October 1, 2014.