HB 5529 Summary

• Establishes a three-tiered sexual offender registration system (tier one, two, and three offenses) aligned with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, effective October 1, 2016.

• Tier one offenders must register for 15 years (or life if previously convicted); tier two offenders for 25 years (or life if previously convicted); tier three offenders for life, with potential early termination for tier one offenders meeting specific rehabilitation criteria.

• Requires registered sexual offenders to reside at least 1,000 feet from public or private elementary/secondary schools or child day care facilities, with exceptions for pre-existing residences and newly-located facilities.

• Mandates quarterly in-person reporting to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection with detailed information including residence address, employment, aliases, identifying factors, and Internet communication identifiers.

• Expands registration requirements to include out-of-state offenders entering Connecticut and imposes class D felony penalties for registration violations and false reporting.