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IN HB1045
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Prescott
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AI Summary
- Expands the offense of "unlawful entry by a serious sex offender" to include knowingly or intentionally entering a public park, in addition to the existing prohibition on entering school property
- Defines "public park" as property owned or operated by a state agency or political subdivision that is used for park purposes
- "Serious sex offenders" include sexually violent predators and those convicted of child molesting, child exploitation, possession of child sex abuse material, child solicitation, child seduction, and sexual misconduct with a minor
- Violation constitutes a Level 6 felony
- Requires the Department of Correction to inform serious sex offenders upon discharge that entering public parks is now a criminal offense and that they may vote by absentee ballot
Legislative Description
Restricted access of certain offenders to parks.
Last Action
Representatives Rowray, Olthoff added as coauthors
12/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Courts and Criminal Code12/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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