CS for SB 1662 Summary

• Removes requirement that defendant not be victim's parent or guardian from sexual predator and sexual offender designation criteria for kidnapping and false imprisonment offenses involving minors.

• Expands "community" definition for sexual predators to include permanent, temporary, or transient residences; updates "Internet identifier" definition to include URLs, application software, usernames, and logins for various online platforms.

• Requires sexual predators and offenders to register electronic mail addresses and Internet identifiers through department online system before use; mandates registration of changes to home/cellular telephone numbers and employment information within 48 hours.

• Establishes online registration system allowing sexual predators and offenders to securely submit and update electronic mail addresses, Internet identifiers, telephone numbers, employment information, and higher education enrollment status.

• Specifies appropriate circuit court venue for petitions to remove sexual offender registration requirements and clarifies federal compliance standards regarding consensual sexual activity in removal determinations.