SB 00266 Summary

• Establishes a registry of persons convicted of financial crimes against elderly persons (age 60+), to be maintained by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection by January 1, 2023.

• Requires convicted offenders released on or after January 1, 2023, to register within 14 days and maintain registration for 5 years, with annual in-person verification at local police departments.

• Makes violation of registration requirements a Class D felony, including failure to notify of name or address changes within 5 business days.

• Requires registry information to be shared with the Department of Public Health within 2 business days for inclusion in a searchable database for those hiring individuals to assist elderly persons.

• Prohibits name changes by Superior Courts and Probate Courts for registered offenders unless they comply with notification requirements and courts can deny changes if sought to avoid criminal conviction consequences.