CS/CS/HB 699 Summary: Internet Identifiers

• Expands the definition of "Internet identifier" for sexual predators and offenders to include website homepages and application software names associated with each identifier, requiring registration of this information with law enforcement.

• Requires sexual predators and offenders to register all electronic mail addresses and Internet identifiers within 48 hours before use, with changes reported within 48 hours after occurring through online systems or in-person at sheriff's offices.

• Establishes "social Internet communication" as communications through commercial social networking websites or applications, excluding commercial transactions, news dissemination, and governmental communication.

• Makes the sexual predator registration list a public record unless otherwise exempted, and authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to provide Internet identifier information to commercial social networking websites for user screening purposes.

• Updates penalties for failure to register or provide Internet identifier information, maintaining third-degree felony charges for non-compliance with registration requirements.