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TX HB2430
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Giovanni Capriglione
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AI Summary
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Prohibits registered sex offenders convicted on or after September 1, 2025 from residing within 2,000 feet of locations where children commonly gather, including schools, playgrounds, youth centers, public pools, movie theaters, parks, libraries, athletic fields, and various trails
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Prohibits all registered sex offenders from loitering (remaining in essentially one location for more than 10 minutes with no apparent lawful purpose) within 500 feet of these child-frequented locations
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Bans registered sex offenders from leaving exterior lights on at their residence between 5 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Halloween and from handing out candy or treats to children on that date
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Establishes violations as Class B misdemeanors, elevated to Class A misdemeanors for repeat offenders under these provisions
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Requires penal institutions to inform sex offenders of these restrictions before release, and local law enforcement must include descriptions of these prohibitions with registration verification forms
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from residing or loitering within a certain distance of certain locations where children commonly gather and from participating in certain Halloween activities; creating a criminal offense.
Education
Last Action
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
3/25/2025