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S 7603

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

Requires sex offenders to update or register a new address within five days of any change, improving registry accuracy for law enforcement and the public.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 7603

Summary of Senate Bill S 7603

Overview

Senate Bill S 7603 would revise requirements for sex offender registry updates by imposing a five-day deadline for registering any change of address. The bill was introduced on April 23, 2025, and is currently referred to the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction committee. The primary sponsor is Senator Steve Rhoads.

Purpose and Key Provisions

  • main purpose: ensure timely updating of the sex offender registry following any address change
  • core provision:
    • requires individuals listed on the sex offender registry to register or update their address no later than five days after any change of address
  • intended effect: improve accuracy and timeliness of registry information, aiding law enforcement, victims, and the public

Note: Specific details such as penalties for late registration, ongoing duties for ongoing address verification, or exceptions are not provided in the available information.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Affected individuals: persons required to register as sex offenders
  • Registry administrators and law enforcement: would receive more timely address information, potentially affecting notification and monitoring activities
  • Public and victims: potentially greater accessibility to current offender location information via the registry

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 23, 2025
  • Current status: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
  • Legislative actions listed:
    • 2025-04-23: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (noted twice in provided data)
  • Schedule: No further timeline details are provided; action will depend on committee review and subsequent floor consideration

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Steve Rhoads

Related Legislation

  • Assembly companion/related bills:
    • A 5829 (companion)
    • A 3188, A 10667, A 5735, A 4776, A 4223, A 4005, A 5764, A 6549 (prior-session or related)
  • The bill is part of a broader set of proposed changes to sex offender registry procedures, as evidenced by multiple related Assembly bills

Notes

  • The available information does not include text for potential exemptions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or effective dates beyond the five-day registration requirement.
  • The presence of multiple related bills suggests ongoing legislative interest in harmonizing registry requirements across chambers and prior-session efforts.

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

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