IN SB0596

Defines "serious sex offender" as a registered sex offender who is either a sexually violent predator or convicted of specific offenses including child molesting, child exploitation, child solicitation, child seduction, possession of child pornography, and related crimes

Makes it a Class D felony for a serious sex offender to knowingly or intentionally enter school property

Adds serious sex offenders to the list of voters entitled to vote by mail, allowing them to avoid polling places located on 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 prohibition and alternative voting options including mail, satellite offices, or vote centers

Requires the Department of Correction to inform serious sex offenders upon discharge about the school property entry prohibition and their voting alternatives