HB 1454

Abstract

Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Adds various offenses requiring registration as a sex offender. Provides that a person who is required to register under the Act, other than: (1) a person who has been adjudicated to be sexually dangerous and later released, (2) a sexually violent person or sexual predator, (3) a person who becomes subject to registration under the Act who has previously been subject to registration under the Act or under the Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act or similar registration requirements of other jurisdictions, or (4) a person who is convicted or adjudicated of a misdemeanor sex offense, shall be required to register for a period of 25 years after conviction or adjudication if not confined to a penal institution, hospital or any other institution or facility, and if confined, for a period of 25 years after parole, discharge or release from the facility. Provides that any person required to register for a period of 25 years shall report in person to the law enforcement agency with whom he or she last registered no later than 6 months after the date of his or her last registration and every 6 months thereafter for the duration of his or her registration. Provides that a person who is convicted or adjudicated of a misdemeanor sex offense shall be required to register for a period of 15 years after conviction or adjudication if not confined to a penal institution, hospital or any other institution or facility, and if confined, for a period of 15 years after parole, discharge or release from the facility. Eliminates sexual motivation for certain offenses committed against victims under 18 years of age. Amends the Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2014.