NH HB1239

Prohibits tier II or tier III registered sex offenders whose offense was against a child under 13 years of age from knowingly appearing within 1,000 feet of childcare facilities, churches, schools, or areas where minor children congregate under circumstances that warrant alarm for safety

Creates a violation-level offense for registered offenders who violate the 1,000-foot restriction

Amends RSA 644:6 (Loitering or Prowling statute) by adding a new paragraph specifically targeting certain sex offenders

Effective date of January 1, 2027

Fiscal impact includes indeterminable expenditures for state and local governments related to potential judicial and correctional system costs