NY A05938

Expands mandatory restrictions on convicted sex offenders with child victims or designated level 3 offenders to include staying 1,000 feet away from child care providers, preschools, and facilities providing pre-kindergarten or kindergarten instruction.

Applies the 1,000-foot restriction requirement to offenders convicted of sex crimes under Penal Law articles 130, 135, 263, and sections 255.25, 255.26, and 255.27 when the victim was under 18 years old.

Allows written exceptions for offenders who are registered students, employees, or have family members enrolled at these facilities, with authorization from their parole/probation officer and the facility superintendent or chief administrator.

Updates restrictions for both parole release conditions (Executive Law § 259-c) and probation or conditional discharge sentences (Penal Law § 65.10).

Takes effect July 1 following enactment of the law.