NY A01933

Prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet (approximately one-quarter mile) of any school building, playground, park, or child day care facility.

Defines "school" as public or private elementary, parochial, intermediate, junior high, vocational, or high school regularly used for instructional purposes.

Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to advise sex offenders of residency restrictions upon initial registration and in annual correspondence.

Mandates that courts and parole/probation officers notify sex offenders in writing and orally of residency restrictions when applicable.

Establishes violations of residency restrictions as a class A misdemeanor for first offense and class D felony for subsequent offenses; applies to sex offenders convicted or released 60 days after the law takes effect.