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HB3873 • 2025

Requires that the sex offender risk assessment methodology take into consideration victim input and other specified information.

Requires that the sex offender risk assessment methodology take into consideration victim input and other specified information.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Drazan, Representative Helfrich,, Lewis,, Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-04 House

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes laws related to sex offenders. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.7).
Requires that the sex offender risk assessment methodology take into consideration victim input and other specified information.
Directs the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to conduct a study on the implementation of changes to the sex offender risk assessment methodology. Directs the board to submit the results of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than February 15, 2026, and September 15, 2026.
Provides that a victim may request the reassessment and reclassification of a sex offender into a risk level within three years of the initial classification, or within five years when certain circumstances exist. Authorizes a victim to make a request notwithstanding the time limits within two years of the effective date of the Act.
Requires as a condition of supervision for certain sex offenders a prohibition on residing within 1,000 feet of locations where children are the primary occupants or users.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to sex offenders; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee