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H8065Introduced in the House

Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Richard Fascia, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION - Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/12/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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