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SB1122 • 2025
Provides that the sex offender risk assessment methodology used to classify sex offenders into risk levels may exclusively consider a sex offender's risk of reoffending at the time of release, sentencing or discharge.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 187, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, May 27, 2025.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. Ayes, 51; Nays, 1--Cate; Excused, 6--Edwards, Nguyen H, Owens, Smith G, Wallan, Wright; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 15, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 14, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 24; Nays, 4--Hayden, Linthicum, Robinson, Weber; Excused, 2--Gorsek, Woods.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Prozanski.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Carried over to 04-03 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 04-02 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
<b>Digest: The Act changes how and when sex offenders are assessed for risk. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act changes how and when sex offenders are assessed for risk. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8).</i>] Provides that the sex offender risk assessment methodology used to classify sex offenders into risk levels may exclusively consider a sex offender's risk of reoffending at the time of release, sentencing or discharge. Authorizes a classifying entity to reassess or reclassify a person after the commission of a new sexually motivated act or sex crime. <b>Authorizes the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to reassess or reclassify specified persons in accordance with the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b> Relating to: Relating to sex offender risk assessments; and declaring an emergency. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned