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HD 212

An Act maintaining the integrity of sex offender classifications

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick Kearney

Summary of HD 212: An Act Maintaining the Integrity of Sex Offender Classifications Bill OverviewThis proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to maintain the integrity

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Bill Summary · HD 212

Summary of HD 212: An Act Maintaining the Integrity of Sex Offender Classifications

Bill Overview

This proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to maintain the integrity of the state's sex offender classification system. The primary intent of the legislation is to ensure that individuals convicted of sex offenses are properly assessed and assigned to the appropriate classification level, which determines the reporting and monitoring requirements they must adhere to.

Key Provisions

The bill includes the following key provisions:

  1. Mandatory Evaluation: Requires all individuals convicted of a sex offense to undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified mental health professional to determine the appropriate classification level.
  2. Classification Criteria Update: Updates the criteria used to assign sex offenders to different classification levels (e.g. high-risk, moderate-risk, low-risk) based on an assessment of factors such as the nature of the offense, risk of recidivism, and threat to public safety.
  3. Reclassification Process: Establishes a formal process for sex offenders to petition for reclassification to a lower level if they can demonstrate sustained behavioral change and reduced risk.
  4. Monitoring and Enforcement: Enhances monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to ensure sex offenders comply with the reporting and registration requirements of their assigned classification level.

Affected Parties

The primary groups impacted by this legislation would be:

  • Individuals convicted of sex offenses and subject to the state's sex offender classification system
  • Law enforcement and correctional agencies responsible for assessing, classifying, and monitoring sex offenders
  • Victim advocacy groups and the general public, who have an interest in the effective management of sex offenders to enhance public safety

Timeline and Procedure

If enacted, the bill would require the state's Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Health to collaborate on developing the new classification criteria and procedures within 6 months of the law taking effect. Sex offenders would then be subject to the mandatory evaluation and reclassification process on an ongoing basis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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