H.F. 3578 - Predatory Offender Registration Amendments

• Expands driver's license photograph use to include location of individuals required to register under predatory offender registration laws for criminal justice agencies.

• Adds new registration requirements including electronic mail addresses, instant messaging accounts, social media accounts, passport numbers, professional license numbers, and international travel notifications (21 days advance notice required).

• Increases verification form response deadline from 10 days to 15 days and adds travel notification requirement as a trigger for additional five-year registration period extensions.

• Establishes new subdivision 4d requiring registered offenders to notify authorities of international travel plans with detailed itinerary information and allows for emergency/work assignment exceptions.

• Modifies Bureau of Criminal Apprehension database system to include subdivision 4d travel information and refines data classification and access provisions for law enforcement and human services agencies.