Some lifetime registrants would face felonies for living near association recreation areas

A covered person who knowingly or intentionally lives within 500 feet of a listed association ballfield, playground, pool, or beach would commit a Level 6 felony. The person must register for life as a sex or violent offender and qualify through a sexually violent predator finding or a listed conviction. Living means spending more than three nights at a residence or, without one, a particular place in 30 days. The area must be owned, maintained, and governed by a homeowners or property owners association. Covered playgrounds must have a swing, slide, or climbing structure. This does not apply to a person who established the residence before July 1, 2026, and has lived there continuously. The provision is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.

A person who intends to impede, hinder, or delay an arrest and interferes with an officer lawfully carrying out official duties or someone helping the officer would commit a Class B misdemeanor. This applies to any person who interferes with a law enforcement officer or someone assisting the officer. The person must intend to impede, hinder, or delay an arrest, and the officer must be lawfully carrying out official duties. Interference includes nonviolent passive resistance or failing to act. The provision is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.