This bill clarifies that registered sex offenders are prohibited from loitering in community safety zones (areas near schools and playgrounds) or public libraries, except when they have a legitimate reason to be there—such as visiting a minor they're related to or have custody of. The change allows sex offenders to enter these zones when they have a lawful purpose involving a child in their care, rather than being banned outright. Violations remain a Class 6 felony, with repeat violations bumped up to a Class 5 felony.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 164
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Dist. HD-006
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-010
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-003
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-003
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-004
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-026
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-034
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-016
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-033
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-023
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day