HB1045

Restricts serious sex offenders from entering public parks in Indiana.

Indiana HB1045 amends state law to classify the unlawful entry of a serious sex offender into a public park as a Level 6 felony. The bill defines a serious sex offender as someone required to register under IC 11-8-8 who is either a sexually violent predator or convicted of certain sex offenses involving children. The bill also mandates that upon the discharge of a criminal offender, the department must inform them of their right to register to vote and provide them with a copy of the voter's bill of rights. Effective July 1, 2026.