NC H671

Authorizes the Legislative Research Commission to study North Carolina's sex offense laws, sex offender registration requirements, and other restrictions on convicted sex offenders.

Requires the study to examine SORNA federal standards, the purpose and effectiveness of the sex offender registry, classification of sex offenses requiring registration, and whether registration periods accurately reflect culpability and reoffending risk.

Directs the study to evaluate whether sex offender laws target high-risk offenders, assess methods for comparing out-of-state and federal offenses to state requirements, and review notification procedures for sex offenders released from federal custody.

Mandates examination of registration consequences (including ex post facto concerns), plea bargaining effects, direct and collateral consequences of registration, effectiveness of restrictions on housing and employment, and adequacy of sheriff resources.

Requires submission of final report with findings and recommendations to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House prior to the 2016 short session; becomes effective July 1, 2015.