Sex offender places of residence restrictions in South Carolina

The bill amends South Carolina law to restrict where certain sex offenders can live. It prohibits sex offenders convicted of specific crimes from residing within one thousand feet of schools, daycare centers, children's recreational facilities, parks, or public playgrounds. Exceptions include those who reside in certain facilities prior to the bill's effective date or in homeless shelters for up to one year. Local governments cannot enact ordinances that conflict with the bill's provisions.

Sex offender places of residence restrictions in South Carolina

The bill amends South Carolina law to restrict where certain sex offenders can live. It prohibits sex offenders convicted of specific crimes from residing within one thousand feet of schools, daycare centers, children's recreational facilities, parks, or public playgrounds. Exceptions include those who reside in certain facilities prior to the bill's effective date or in homeless shelters for up to one year. Local governments cannot enact ordinances that conflict with the bill's provisions.