Rules for Sex Offenders at Schools
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Bill Summary - 20LSO-0239 Bill No.: HB0068 Effective: 7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 20LSO-0239 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0050 Chapter No.: 151 Prime Sponsor: Simpson Catch Title: Sex offender-prohibited access to school facilities. Subject: Prohibited access to school facilities for sex offenders . Summary/Major Elements: Under current law, registered sex offenders are restricted from visiting or loitering near school buildings and school grounds when children are present or are likely to be present. Statutory exceptions to this rule exist. Two (2) relevant exceptions are: When the registered sex offender is a parent or guardian of student, the registered sex offender may attend an academic conference or other extracurricular school event when school officials are present; When the registered offender has written permission from the school principal, vice-principal, or person with equivalent authority to be on the school grounds. The act amends the first exception noted above by requiring a registered sex offender to receive the written permission of the school principal, vice‑principal or person with equivalent authority to attend an academic conference or other extracurricular school event that the registered sex offender's child or ward is attending. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because creating a requirement for schools to track permission creates an unnecessary second registry alongside the existing public sex offender registry.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they are comfortable voting for the amendment but may still vote against the bill itself.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a way to scale back restrictions but urges caution regarding the overall bill, believing it goes too far.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a 'no' vote on the amendment to maintain written permission requirements, arguing that simple communication with school administration is necessary for safety.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker changes their position to support the amendment after being corrected by legal experts regarding how the law functions.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explicitly asks members to vote against the bill, arguing that existing laws and parole officer oversight are sufficient safeguards.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment and opposes the bill because requiring written permission turns innocent conduct, like attending a child's game, into a five-year felony.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to eliminate exceptions that allow registered sex offenders onto school property without officials knowing, arguing this puts students at risk. He states the bill ensures principals are aware of their presence so staff can manage safety measures.
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The amendment removes an exception that allows registered sex offenders to be near school facilities under certain conditions.
The amendment changes how certain sex offenders can be allowed into school buildings under specific conditions, such as attending an academic conference with permission from school officials.
The amendment changes part of a bill to allow certain sex offenders with written permission from school officials to enter school grounds for specific reasons.