HB1076

The amendment clarifies and splits the grandfather clause for sex offenders already residing in community safety zones, specifying that those grandfathered in as of July 1, 2006 must distinguish between zones containing schools/parks/playgrounds versus those containing domestic abuse or sexual assault shelters—with the latter potentially allowing residency under a different July 1, 2024 date. This NARROWS the original blanket grandfather provision by creating a more complex, differentiated residency framework based on the specific types of facilities within each zone.

The amendment changed the grandfathering date for sex offenders residing in community safety zones that include schools, parks, playgrounds, or pools from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2006, significantly extending the window for offenders who established residences before the restriction took effect. This WEAKENS the bill's original restrictions by allowing offenders who established residences much earlier to remain in those locations.