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NY A06873
Bill
Status
3/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Establishes a residency restriction prohibiting sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of school grounds, applicable for the greater of ten years or the duration of probation, parole, conditional release, or post-release supervision.
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Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to advise sex offenders of residency restrictions at initial registration and annually, including the specific duration of the restriction.
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Mandates courts and parole/probation officers to provide written and oral notice to sex offenders regarding residency requirements at sentencing and upon release.
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Establishes criminal penalties for violating the residency restriction: Class A misdemeanor for first offense and Class D felony for subsequent offenses.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to convictions entered on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Provides residency requirements for sex offenders including criminal sanctions for violations; prohibits sex offenders from residing in a residence that is within one thousand five hundred feet of any school grounds.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020