HB 6104

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is a petty offense with a $500 fine for a sex offender to knowingly be present in any public library unless the offender has permission to be present from the head librarian on duty the day the offender plans to attend or the offender is a parent or guardian of a person under 18 years of age present in the library. Provides that notification includes the nature of the sex offender's visit and the hours in which the sex offender will be present in the library. Provides that the sex offender must notify the head librarian at least 2 hours prior to entering the library and again when he or she departs from the library property.