Criminalizing existing in public space is detrimental to community cohesiveness and trust.
SB460
Senate · 2026 sessionRepublicanDied in HouseTier III offenders barred from child zones
AIMakes it a class B felony for tier III registered offenders to be present in designated child safety zones, allowing an affirmative defense for a legitimate purpose.
(New Title) prohibiting tier III criminal offenders from being present in designated child safety zones absent a legitimate purpose.
Status
Died on the table in the House · April 23, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Division of testimony
6 submissionsI am writing in to urge you to oppose SB460. Criminalizing loitering will disproportionately impact vulnerable communities.
Keep predators away from children
This bill MANUFACTURES criminal violations. There is no telling where a child under 13 yo might be. In general public, it is impossible to not be within 1000 feet of one. What insane purpose does it serve to further beat down a unknowing prior offender with the environment he has no control over?
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