Allows discretion in requiring sex offender registration for certain out-of-state convictions; amends definition of sexually violent offense.

New York A09167 amends the correction law to allow discretion in requiring sex offender registration for individuals convicted of certain sex offenses in other states. It modifies the definition of a sexually violent offense and provides that individuals convicted of certain out-of-state offenses may not be required to register in New York if the elements of the conviction are substantially the same as those of a New York offense. The bill also allows for the lifting of registration requirements for certain offenses based on a petition to the court.

Allows discretion in requiring sex offender registration for certain out-of-state convictions; amends definition of sexually violent offense.

New York A09167 amends the correction law to allow discretion in requiring sex offender registration for individuals convicted of certain sex offenses in other states. It modifies the definition of a sexually violent offense and provides that individuals convicted of certain out-of-state offenses may not be required to register in New York if the elements of the conviction are substantially the same as those of a New York offense. The bill also allows for the lifting of registration requirements for certain offenses based on a petition to the court.