General Assembly Raised Bill No. 509 seeks to reform the address verification requirements for individuals registered due to sexually violent offenses. The bill modifies the definition of "sexually violent offense" by repealing and substituting subdivision (11) of section 54-250, clarifying the conditions under which a court may find a violation. It also reduces the penalties for violations of address verification requirements from a class D felony to a class C misdemeanor, applicable only if the failure to notify the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection persists for five business days. Additionally, the bill allows individuals who do not receive an address verification form to request one, which must be sent within five business days, and establishes conditions for dismissing charges if compliance occurs within twenty business days of arraignment.

The legislation further enhances the registration process by requiring the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to send nonforwardable address verification forms to registrants, who must return them within thirty days. It mandates that registrants verify their residence every ninety days and outlines procedures for local police if a registrant fails to return the verification form. The bill also ensures that school superintendents and municipal chief executive officers are notified via email when a registrant is released or changes residence, while certain information, such as electronic communication identifiers, is protected from being public records unless for law enforcement purposes. The amendments are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, aiming to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the registration process while safeguarding sensitive information.