This bill aims to prohibit individuals required to register as sex offenders from entering water parks, swimming areas, or children's playgrounds located within public parks. It repeals the existing law that specifically addressed restrictions for registered offenders at water parks owned or operated by local governments. The new language broadens the scope of the prohibition to include all public parks, thereby enhancing the safety measures for children in recreational areas.
Additionally, the bill amends the definition of relevant terms, such as "public park" and "water park," to clarify the types of facilities covered under this law. It specifies that registered offenders assessed as Level 3 or Level 4 are not allowed to enter within one hundred feet of these areas. The violation of this prohibition remains classified as a Class D felony, maintaining the legal consequences for offenders who breach these restrictions.