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• Introduced by Rep. Kirk Pearson, (R-Monroe) (R) on January 16, 2009, adds some measures and modifications of notication to the community when sex offenders are released into the community. Allows the department of corrections to reject a proposed residence for sex offenders convicted of a felony crime against a minor victim if that residence is near schools, childcare centers, playgrounds or any place frequented by children in the age range or circumstance of the victim. Requires immediate notification of the local police chief when a sex offender has been found to tamper or remove an electronic monitoring device and requires that the department notify previous victims of offenders when they are released.
  • Referred to the House Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee on January 16, 2009.