The bill amends Section 11-37.1-10 of the General Laws concerning "Sexual Offender Registration and Community Notification." It introduces new legal language that establishes penalties for individuals required to register as sex offenders who fail to verify their address or notify authorities of a change in residence. Specifically, it states that such individuals will be guilty of a felony, facing imprisonment of up to ten years or a fine of up to $10,000. Additionally, it clarifies that any person required to register who knowingly resides within three hundred feet of a school will also be guilty of a felony, with potential penalties of up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $5,000.

The bill removes previous provisions that specifically addressed level-three sex offenders residing within one thousand feet of a school, thereby broadening the scope of the law to apply to all registered sex offenders regardless of their classification. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5925: 11-37.1-10