New Rules and Regulations Related To Sex Offenders in New York
New York Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law that requires the chairman of the state board of parole to establish guidelines and procedures related to sanctioning residences of level two and three sex offenders. The new rules and regulations are to require the division of parole to consider specific factors when investigating and approving the residence of level two and three sex offenders released on presumptive release, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision. The factors to be considered include: whether there is a concentration of sex offenders in a certain residential area or municipality; the number of sex offenders residing at a particular property; proximity of entities with vulnerable populations; accessibility to family members, friends and other supportive services; and availability of permanent, stable housing. [ Executive Law §259(5)] The purpose of the bill is to reduce the risk to public safety created by high concentrations of sex offenders in certain residential areas. Senator Flanagan and Assemblyman Eddington sponsored the bill. The assembly bill number is A. 2385. The senate bill number is S.8035. Governor Paterson signed the bill on September 25, 2008. The new law takes effect January 23, 2009.
