New Hampshire HB1239 amends loitering or prowling laws to include a violation for tier II or III sex offenders near places where children congregate.

New Hampshire HB1239 amends RSA 644:6 by adding a new paragraph I-a, which creates a violation for individuals required to register as tier II or III offenders due to a sexual offense against a child under 13 years of age. These offenders face a violation if they knowingly appear within 1,000 feet of childcare facilities, churches, schools, or areas where children congregate, under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety of others. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

New Hampshire HB1239 amends loitering or prowling laws to include a violation for tier II or III sex offenders near places where children congregate.

New Hampshire HB1239 amends RSA 644:6 by adding a new paragraph I-a, which creates a violation for individuals required to register as tier II or III offenders due to a sexual offense against a child under 13 years of age. These offenders face a violation if they knowingly appear within 1,000 feet of childcare facilities, churches, schools, or areas where children congregate, under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety of others. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.