The bill would create a national system for tracking people with at least two qualifying violent convictions, or one qualifying violent conviction and one serious drug conviction. They would have to register where they live, work, or study, update their details, and verify them in person at least every 90 days. Registration would last for life, except while the person is in custody or civilly committed. The bill would also create public state and national websites, notify certain agencies and organizations, and require states to set penalties for failing to register.
The public could search for listed people by ZIP Code or distance on registry websites. The websites would not show victims’ identities in sex offense cases, registrants’ Social Security numbers, or arrests that did not lead to convictions. People covered by the registration rules would have to report changes and provide travel information as required. States and eligible tribes would run registries under federal rules.
The bill authorizes funding for grants to help jurisdictions carry out its requirements in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, but it does not set a dollar amount. It also allows federal grants to be reduced for jurisdictions that do not substantially implement the requirements, subject to exceptions and extensions.
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