This bill mandates the Division of Parole to implement residency restrictions for certain sex offenders, specifically those sentenced to parole supervision for life for offenses involving victims under 18 years of age and designated as high-risk for reoffending. The Director of the Division of Parole is tasked with establishing statewide restrictions that prohibit these offenders from residing within 500 feet of elementary or secondary schools, child care centers, or playgrounds.

However, there are several exceptions to these restrictions. They do not apply if the sex offender is currently serving a sentence in a facility located within the restricted area, receiving treatment at a mental health facility nearby, established their residence before the bill's effective date, or if a school or playground is built near their existing residence. Additionally, exceptions can be made by the parole board based on housing needs or by a court discharging the offender from a psychiatric facility. The bill also requires parole officers to adhere to these residency requirements when approving a sex offender's residence or any changes to it.