Relating to residency restrictions for persons convicted of terroristic threats
Filed by Carl Martin(R · District HD-065)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 10 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons convicted of felony terroristic threats under §61-6-24 of this code involving schools or children from residing within 1,000 feet of an educational facility, consistent with existing residency restrictions for certain sex offenders under §62-12-26 of this code, to enhance public safety and prevent unsafe proximity to child-populated locations post-conviction.
Judiciary
Last action: To Judiciary (February 17, 2026)
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- Read 3rd timeFebruary 16, 2026 · House
- Passed House (Roll No. 96)February 16, 2026 · House
- Communicated to SenateFebruary 16, 2026 · House
- Introduced in SenateFebruary 17, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 17, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 17, 2026 · Senate
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