SC H4560

Expands the 1,000-foot residency restriction for certain sex offenders to include homeowner association-owned and property owner association-owned amenity centers, parks, and playgrounds

Applies to sex offenders convicted of criminal sexual conduct with a minor (first or second degree), assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct with a minor, kidnapping a person under 18, or trafficking a person under 18

Exempts sex offenders who resided in the area before the law's effective date, owned the property before being charged, or moved in before a new facility was established nearby

Penalties for violations escalate from a misdemeanor (up to 30 days and/or $500 fine for first offense) to a felony (up to 5 years and/or $5,000 fine for third or subsequent offense)

Prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances with penalties that differ from state law or that modify the 1,000-foot boundary requirements