H.B. No. 3087 proposes to amend the Local Government Code by adding Section 351.905, which grants counties the authority to restrict registered sex offenders from entering child safety zones in unincorporated areas. The bill defines "child safety zone" as locations where children commonly gather, such as schools, day-care facilities, and playgrounds, while excluding churches. It allows county commissioners to impose restrictions on registered sex offenders classified as risk levels two or three, specifying a distance of up to 1,000 feet from these zones. The bill also outlines that registered sex offenders can apply for exemptions from these restrictions under certain conditions, such as having established residency before the order was adopted.

Additionally, the bill establishes that violating the order constitutes a Class C misdemeanor. It includes provisions for an affirmative defense if the registered sex offender was present in a child safety zone for legitimate purposes, such as transporting a child they are legally allowed to be with. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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