SB3359 Summary: Sex Offender Registration Act Amendments

• Expands definition of "sex offense" to include conspiracy and solicitation to commit sex offenses, and adds new federal offenses under 18 U.S. Code sections related to sex trafficking and child exploitation.

• Increases registration periods for non-predatory sex offenders from 10 years to 15 years for misdemeanor offenses and 25 years for felony offenses, with lifetime registration for sexual predators and those convicted of registration violations.

• Establishes new "temporary domicile" registration requirements for sex offenders residing 3+ days in any location, requiring reporting to local law enforcement within 3 days of establishing such residence.

• Creates new Section 10.1 establishing procedures for identifying non-compliant sex offenders, requiring law enforcement to update LEADS within 3 days, notify Department of State Police, attempt to locate offenders, and seek arrest warrants if unsuccessful.

• Transfers kidnapping and child abduction offenses involving victims under 18 from the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act to the Sex Offender Registration Act, effective January 1, 2012.