Rhode Island S2281 makes it a felony for sex offenders to live within 300 feet of a school.
Rhode Island S2281 amends the Sexual Offender Registration and Community Notification law to make it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within 300 feet of a school. The distance is measured from the nearest boundary line of the offender's residence to the nearest boundary line of the school property. Violators face imprisonment up to five years, a fine up to $5,000, or both. The act takes effect upon passage.
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