Senate Bill 2594 Summary

• Expands sex offender registration requirements to include individuals employed or attending school in Mississippi, in addition to those with permanent or temporary residence in the state.

• Creates a three-tier classification system for registration duration: Tier One requires 15 years minimum registration, Tier Two requires 25 years, and Tier Three requires lifetime registration, with limited petition eligibility based on offense type.

• Requires registered sex offenders to report changes in vehicle information, email addresses, online identities, and other details within three business days, and mandates notification to emergency shelters during natural disasters or emergencies.

• Expands the list of registrable offenses to include sexual abuse of vulnerable adults, filming without consent, obscene electronic communications, and certain trafficking-related offenses.

• Establishes enhanced notification procedures requiring the Department of Public Safety to immediately inform multiple agencies including schools, housing authorities, prosecutors, and probation agencies of registration changes.