Relates to registration requirements applicable to certain sex offenders who are transient
This bill requires level three sex offenders and sexual predators who are transient (have no fixed residence) to register with local law enforcement every 30 days instead of the standard 90-day requirement. Transient offenders must provide detailed information about where they sleep, eat, work, and spend leisure time, updating this only during their next required registration. The law also specifies that transients entering New York from another jurisdiction must register within five working days and must notify authorities of out-of-state moves within five business days. These provisions apply specifically to offenders without a permanent residence, with registration duties resuming upon release from confinement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action May 19, 2026
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This bill amends the registration requirements for sex offenders who are transient or experiencing homelessness. It clarifies that the duty to personally verify an address applies to these individuals, defining a 'home base' as a specific location they return to regularly, even if they do not have a traditional permanent residence.
Scope change
The bill expands the applicability of registration verification duties to include individuals experiencing homelessness and those without a fixed residence, provided they have a specific location they consider a home base.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a specific requirement for individuals experiencing homelessness to personally verify their address with local law enforcement every ninety days.
DEFINITION
Modified the definition of 'residence' to include a 'home base' for transient individuals, defined as a specific location they return to regularly, manifest an intent to remain at, and use to receive messages.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the previous detailed sub-sections regarding specific registration timelines (e.g., 30-day re-registration) and location reporting for transients, replacing them with the new verification duty.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Amendments
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May 19, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4736A
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
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