DE HB357

Prohibits municipalities from enacting or enforcing laws, ordinances, or regulations that restrict sex offender residency or movements more strictly than state law requirements under Delaware Code § 1112.

Limits local restrictions on persons designated as sex offenders under Delaware Code § 4121 to align with the state-imposed 500-foot proximity restriction from school property.

Addresses Department of Corrections concerns that overly restrictive local ordinances limit housing availability for released sex offenders, increasing homelessness and reducing compliance with registration and treatment requirements.

Aims to improve public safety by reducing recidivism through better tracking and supervision of sex offenders who have stable housing and access to required treatment programs.