This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the monitoring of registered sex offenders who lack a permanent address. Under the existing law, if a person does not have an address or permanent residence, they are required to provide a description and general location of any temporary residence and must register as a transient every 90 days with the sheriff. The bill adds a requirement that the court must place such individuals on a global positioning system (GPS) or electronic monitoring until they secure a permanent address.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety is responsible for maintaining and monitoring these individuals while they are on GPS or electronic monitoring. It clarifies that the use of GPS does not prevent the implementation of other electronic monitoring systems for individuals who are on probation or other forms of supervised release. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the monitoring of sex offenders without permanent residences to ensure public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3821
House Engrossed Version: 13-3821