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NY A08579
Bill
Status
9/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Changes sex offender registration verification from annual to biannual (twice per year) requirements under New York Correction Law.
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Division of Criminal Justice Services must mail nonforwardable verification forms to registered sex offenders on random dates during each six-month period rather than on anniversary dates.
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Sex offenders must comply with biannual verification requirements upon receipt of mailed forms during their required registration period, with same penalties for non-compliance as current law.
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Biannual verification applies to all risk levels and designations, including level one offenders for 20 years and level two/three offenders and sexual predators for life.
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Effective January 1 of the year following enactment, with authorization for necessary rules, regulations, and forms to be completed by the effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires sex offenders to verify their residence and registration on a biannual basis; provides that the division shall mail a verification form to each registered sex offender on a different random date during each six month period of the calendar year.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020