H.B. No. 3418 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance regulations surrounding employment and registration requirements for sex offenders. The bill specifies that individuals subject to registration under Chapter 62 are prohibited from providing passenger transportation for compensation through a transportation network company or logging in as a driver on such a company's digital network. Additionally, it clarifies that transportation network companies must confirm that potential drivers are not registered sex offenders before allowing them to log in to their platforms.

The bill also updates the notification requirements for sex offenders upon their release from penal institutions, ensuring they are informed of their registration duties and the consequences of failing to comply. It includes new definitions and provisions related to the registration process and the responsibilities of both the offenders and the transportation network companies. The changes will apply to individuals required to register on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2402.107 (Occupations Code 2402)