HI HB2059

Limits registered adult sex offenders to a maximum of two per residential dwelling unit, with exceptions for existing legal arrangements as of the effective date.

Allows district court judges to authorize exceptions to the two-offender limit upon clear and convincing evidence that denying the exception would deprive the offender of a constitutional right that outweighs state and county interests in protecting neighboring citizens.

Permits counties to establish local ordinances that set different standards for sex offender group homes, including designations for zones, distances between residences, maximum occupancy, supervision requirements, and health and safety standards.

Grandfathers existing sex offender residential facilities operating on the effective date if residents are in treatment or support programs, allowing them to continue at current capacity (maximum eight residents or two per bedroom) until county ordinances are enacted.

Makes knowing violations of the residential limits a misdemeanor and authorizes counties to seek injunctive relief against operators violating the restrictions.