Sexual offender; prohibited from residing within 500 feet of public park in proximity to children. (HB622)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Sex offenses prohibiting from residing in proximity to children; penalty. Adds to the places where a sex offender is prohibited from living a public park that is adjacent to a primary, secondary, or high school.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

Julie writes:

Residency laws already in effect have added no additional level of safety to our children. In fact, they have proven to do the opposite in that they provide a false sense of security for parents. As has been proven in Georgia and other states, not only are these laws unconstitutional, the cost and time to enforce such laws add an extra burden on local and state budgets as well as law enforcement time commitment. Proximity laws do not reduce sex crimes or protect our children. Most sex crimes are committed by new offenders, not those known to have committed prior sex crimes. Please stop this witch hunt and instead focus efforts and resources on educational needs and family counseling.

Posted 50 months ago.