IN HB1278

Defines "serious sex offender" as registered sex offenders who are sexually violent predators or convicted of specific offenses including child molesting, child exploitation, child solicitation, child seduction, possession of child pornography, and related crimes

Adds serious sex offenders to the list of voters entitled to vote by mail, allowing them to cast absentee ballots instead of voting at polling places

Creates a Class D felony for serious sex offenders who knowingly or intentionally enter school property

Requires circuit court clerks to notify serious sex offenders at least 60 days before an election if their polling place is on school property, informing them of the felony penalty and alternative voting options

Requires the Department of Correction to inform serious sex offenders upon discharge about the school property restriction and available voting alternatives