Sex offender registry; exempt certain permanently disabled persons.

HB 1499 would exempt certain permanently disabled individuals convicted of sex offenses from Mississippi's sex offender registry if they are already exempt from registration in another jurisdiction due to a permanent disability that prevents them from caring for themselves without assistance. The bill amends state law to require the Department of Public Safety to automatically grant this exemption when a person has a valid exemption from another state based on such a disability. It does not change registration requirements for other sex offenders but applies only to those meeting the specific disability exemption criteria in another jurisdiction. The bill was introduced in the 2025 legislative session but died in committee.