PA HB849

Creates a new "Child Abuse Offender Registry" requiring individuals convicted of crimes against children (including homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, and endangering welfare of children) to register with Pennsylvania State Police for 12 months to 25 years, as determined by court assessment

Establishes the Child Abuse Offender Assessment Board to evaluate convicted individuals and determine whether they should be classified as child abuse offenders, considering factors such as offense severity, use of weapons, victim age, prior criminal history, and mental health conditions

Requires registered offenders to provide extensive personal information including residence, employment, vehicle details, internet identifiers, and photographs; offenders must appear in person annually to verify information and be photographed, with transients required to report monthly

Failure to comply with registration requirements is a second-degree felony, upgraded to first-degree felony for repeat violations; police officers may arrest without warrant upon probable cause of violation

Creates a publicly accessible internet website maintained by Pennsylvania State Police displaying offender information including name, address, photograph, vehicle details, and offense history; mandates victim notification when offenders register or update information