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S 5068

Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

S 5068 - Requires Sex Offenders to Wear Location Tracking Devices OverviewBill Number: S 5068 Title: Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 5068

S 5068 - Requires Sex Offenders to Wear Location Tracking Devices

Overview

Bill Number: S 5068
Title: Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device
Status: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
Introduced: February 18, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to enhance public safety and monitoring of repeat sex offenders who have failed to comply with registration and verification requirements. The legislation aims to provide law enforcement with an additional tool to track the movements and locations of high-risk offenders, with the intent of preventing future crimes and protecting vulnerable members of the community.

Key Provisions

  • Requires sex offenders who have failed to register or verify their information with authorities two or more times to wear a location-tracking device for the duration of their sentence or registration period
  • Mandates that the tracking device be worn at all times and prohibits the offender from tampering with or disabling the device
  • Grants law enforcement the authority to monitor the offender's location and movements through the tracking system
  • Establishes penalties for non-compliance, including potential revocation of parole or probation and additional criminal charges

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Sex offenders who have a history of failing to comply with registration requirements would be subject to the mandatory location tracking
  • Law enforcement agencies would gain an additional tool to monitor high-risk offenders and potentially deter future crimes
  • The general public, particularly vulnerable populations, may feel increased safety and security with the enhanced monitoring of repeat sex offenders

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee, it would then move to a full vote in the state legislature. If enacted, the location tracking requirement would apply to all eligible sex offenders prospectively, with no retroactive application.

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

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