HB3873: Relating to sex offenders; declaring an emergency.

Legislative Summary

The Act changes laws related to sex offenders. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.7). Requires that the sex offender risk assessment methodology take into consideration victim input and other specified information. Directs the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to conduct a study on the implementation of changes to the sex offender risk assessment methodology. Directs the board to submit the results of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than February 15, 2026, and September 15, 2026. Provides that a victim may request the reassessment and reclassification of a sex offender into a risk level within three years of the initial classification, or within five years when certain circumstances exist. Authorizes a victim to make a request notwithstanding the time limits within two years of the effective date of the Act. Requires as a condition of supervision for certain sex offenders a prohibition on residing within 1,000 feet of locations where children are the primary occupants or users. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.