The proposed bill introduces the "Victim Proximity Protection Act" as a new chapter in Title 11 of the General Laws, aimed at enhancing the safety and security of victims of sexual offenses. It establishes specific geographic restrictions for offenders, prohibiting them from residing within 1,000 feet of the victim's residence, workplace, or school, with level three sex offenders facing a more stringent one-mile restriction. The court may also expand the exclusion zone up to three miles based on factors such as the severity of the offense, risk level, victim vulnerability, and victim impact statements.

Additionally, the bill mandates automatic no contact orders, preventing any direct or indirect communication between the offender and the victim. Direct contact includes in-person, phone, text, or email communication, while indirect contact encompasses electronic or digital communication and contact through third parties.

The legislation further stipulates that level two and three sex offenders will be subject to GPS monitoring during their parole, probation, or supervised release, with willful violations of the exclusion zone or no contact orders punishable by up to five years in prison. Offenders must seek approval from their supervising officer before obtaining housing, and any denial of approval will preclude them from moving into or residing at the subject address. Victims will be notified of the offender's release from incarceration within 48 hours and informed of the location of the offender's approved address. The act is designed to provide comprehensive protections for victims while ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their proximity to victims.