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HB 123: Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registration Amendments

Cheryl ActonEnacted

HB 123 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

Lawmakers are currently working on a bill to update the rules for how people convicted of serious crimes—like sexual assault, kidnapping, or child abuse—must register with the government. It is currently being reviewed by the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more efficient administrative tracking

Risks

  • Incremental costs associated with updating registry management systems

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Intent to enhance public safety through improved registry oversight

Risks

  • Potential for increased barriers to successful social reintegration of offenders
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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