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NY A04169

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Tague

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits level two and level three sex offenders from knowingly residing within 1,500 feet of their victim's residence for as long as they maintain that classification

  • Prohibits level two and level three sex offenders from knowingly residing or entering within 1,500 feet of any school grounds, including public, private, parochial, and vocational schools from elementary through high school

  • Bans these sex offenders from attending or participating in any school-sponsored events or activities, regardless of location

  • Provides affirmative defenses including: the victim moved near the offender after conviction, the offender established residence before the law took effect, the offender is under 21 or a ward, or residence was fixed by court order

  • Allows sex offenders to enter school grounds solely to vote at their polling place, provided they give 30 days notice to the school principal specifying a one-hour window for voting

  • Violation constitutes a class E felony, with the law taking effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits level 2 and 3 sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of their victim or school grounds; prohibits such offenders from attending or participating in school sponsored activities.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Correction1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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