SB0052 | Sex Offender Registry Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill allows for individuals on the Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry to enter restricted areas if accompanied by an adult.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill allows for individuals on the Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry to enter restricted areas if accompanied by an adult and changes the name of sex offender to registrant.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SB0052
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Senate/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Senator
Michael S. Kennedy
Republican - District 14
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect
Impact on Children: 

Children should be safe in their community and should be protected from dangerous individuals. Children should be protected from sex offenders in public places where children congregate.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

The Utah PTA Purposes

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.