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S 3114

Relates to restricting sex offenders from residing in a community residence for the mentally disabled

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pam Helming

Bans certain sex offenders from living in community residences for the mentally disabled, aiming to protect residents and curb risks by restricting offender housing options.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 3114

Summary: Senate Bill S 3114

Overview

S 3114, titled “Relates to restricting sex offenders from residing in a community residence for the mentally disabled,” is a Senate bill introduced on November 6, 2025. The bill’s stated aim is to restrict where sex offenders may reside, specifically prohibiting occupancy in community residences that serve individuals with mental disabilities. The bill has been referred to multiple committees during its consideration, including Crime Victims, Crime and Correction and, on several occasions, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).

Legislative Status and Process

  • Introduced: November 6, 2025 (Senate)
  • Initial referrals: January 23, 2025 (to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction)
  • Subsequent action: November 6, 2025 (read twice and referred to HELP; and listed again as referred to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction)
  • Current status: Referred to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction and to HELP as part of the committee process
  • Related bills (prior sessions): S 5250, S 3114 (prior-session), S 2612 (prior-session), S 2934 (prior-session)
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Bill Cassidy, Pamela Helming
    • Co-sponsors: Tommy Tuberville, Joni Ernst, Marsha Blackburn

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to restrict sex offenders from residing in a specific type of housing: community residences for the mentally disabled.
  • The objective appears to be enhanced safety and protection for residents of these facilities, who may be vulnerable to offenses by individuals with a sex-offender history.

Key Provisions (Based on Title; text not provided)

Note: The exact statutory language is not included here. Typical provisions in bills of this type might include:
- Prohibition: A ban on certain sex offenders occupying or residing in specified community residences for the mentally disabled.
- Definitions: Clear definitions of “sex offender,” “community residence for the mentally disabled,” and related terms.
- Exemptions and exceptions: Possible waivers, emergency housing arrangements, or transitional provisions.
- Enforcement: Mechanisms for enforcement, notice requirements, and who administers compliance.
- Penalties: Sanctions for violations (e.g., fines, removal from residence, referral for further action).
- Oversight and reporting: Requirements for state agencies to monitor compliance and report on outcomes.
- Compliance timelines: Effective dates and any phase-in periods.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary effect: Restricts where individuals convicted of sex offenses may live, limiting access to certain community residences for the mentally disabled.
  • Affected groups: Sex offenders (as defined by the bill) and operators or residents of community residences for the mentally disabled.
  • Implications for housing: Potential displacement or relocation considerations for offenders; potential impact on availability of housing for residents with disabilities.
  • Safety considerations: Aims to reduce risk to residents of these facilities and align housing placement with protective objectives.

Timeline and Next Steps

  • If enacted, the bill would proceed through hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate, followed by passage to the House (as applicable) and eventual enactment.
  • Stakeholders to monitor include disability-services providers, law enforcement, victim advocates, and housing operators.

Notes

  • The exact text and specific provisions are not included in the available information. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose based on the title and the noted legislative actions and sponsorship.

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

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