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S 5042

Relates to the definition of a sexually violent offender and sex offense as applied to out-of-state offenders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie and 1 co-sponsor

Redefines sexually violent offender and sex offense for out-of-state conduct, changing who is classified, registered, and monitored in-state.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 5042

Summary of S 5042

What the bill is

  • Bill number: S 5042
  • Title: Relates to the definition of a sexually violent offender and sex offense as applied to out-of-state offenders
  • Introduced: February 18, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Senate committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction (listed twice in the records)

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill appears designed to modify how the state defines and categorizes a “sexually violent offender” and a “sex offense” specifically for offenders whose conduct occurred outside the state.
  • The exact textual changes are not provided in the summary, but the title indicates harmonization or adjustment of definitions for out-of-state cases, with potential implications for enforcement, registration, or monitoring of such offenders.

Key provisions (not yet available in provided text)

  • The precise amendments to statutory definitions, including:
    • Which offenses or offender characteristics would be included or excluded under “sexually violent offender” for out-of-state conduct
    • How out-of-state determinations interact with in-state registration, reporting, or supervision regimes
    • Any cross-border or interstate coordination provisions, timelines, or sunset/recall provisions
  • Because the actual bill text is not supplied, the above reflects typical areas such definitions would impact; the final provisions could differ in scope and specificity.

Who would be affected

  • Out-of-state offenders: Individuals whose offenses occurred outside the state and who would be evaluated under the new or revised definitions.
  • State enforcement and oversight agencies: Agencies responsible for sex offender registration, monitoring, and compliance (e.g., corrections, criminal justice services, law enforcement).
  • Victims and the public: Potential changes in notification, monitoring, and risk assessment processes that affect safety and transparency.
  • Judiciary and prosecutors: Any adjustments in charging, sentencing, registration requirements, or eligibility for supervision tied to out-of-state offenses.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction committee for consideration.
  • The record shows two identical entries for the same referral on the same date (February 18, 2025), which appears to be a clerical duplication rather than multiple actions.
  • No enacted date, committee vote, or floor action is listed in the provided information.
  • Related bills from prior sessions (S 2696, S 2896, S 3268) suggest ongoing legislative interest in aligning definitions for out-of-state offenses.

Related legislation

  • S 2696 (prior-session)
  • S 2896 (prior-session)
  • S 3268 (prior-session)

How to learn more

  • To see the exact text and detailed provisions, check the bill’s full text on the official state legislature website (search for S 5042) and monitor committee proceedings for amendments, votes, and floor action.

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

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