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HB1208Introduced in the House

Offender against children residency restrictions.

IntroducedHouse Courts and Criminal Code

Introduced by Julie Olthoff, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Offender against children residency restrictions. Provides that an offender against children who: (1) is required to register as a sex offender for life; and (2) knowingly or intentionally resides within 500 feet of certain areas owned, maintained, and governed by a homeowners association or property owners association; commits a sex offender residency offense, a Level 6 felony. Establishes the crime of interference with law enforcement, a Class B misdemeanor.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

January 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative Olthoff

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

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