The New York State Senate passed a series of bills today that would bar sex offenders who are on parole, probation or a conditional release from being on the premises of any day care facility.

The bills also close a loophole in current law that prevents local governments from enacting laws restricting sex offenders.

Senator James Seward, who sponsored one of the bills says the loopholes have made it possible for registered sex offenders to live within one-thousand feet of Pre-K programs.

The New York State Senate passed nine bills today that if accepted by the Assembly would:

  • Provide municipalities with the ability to enact local laws that strengthen sex offender restrictions
  • Close loopholes that allow sex offenders to reside close to Pre-K and kindergarten programs
  • prevent sex offenders from living close to elementary or high schools
  • Decrease the potential time a sex offender could be released into the community before risk levels are determined
  • Increase public disclosure about where sex offenders live and work
  • Prohibit registered sex offenders from living close to their victims or from entering child care facilities

The bills will now head to the State Assembly for consideration.

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