SF3419

SF3419 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Risk level III predatory offender name change is public information provision

Related bill: HF3233

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to ensure that any name change for risk level III predatory offenders is public information. This is intended to maintain transparency and public safety by keeping track of individuals who pose a significant risk to the community.

Main Provisions

Name Change Restrictions: The bill restricts granting a name change to risk level III predatory offenders if it would relieve them from the duty to register as such. This is to prevent these individuals from evading public and legal notice by simply changing their name.
Mandatory Reporting: When a name change is granted to a risk level III offender, it must be reported to the Department of Corrections, the state patrol, and relevant local law enforcement. This information is then made accessible to the public.
Background Checks: For anyone applying for a name change, the court must check for criminal history by submitting fingerprints and obtaining records from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). A national search through the FBI may be conducted as well.
Notification Requirements: The bill stipulates that risk level III offenders must report their new name and other identification details to relevant authorities immediately after their name change is granted.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The court must now report a risk level III offender's name change to various law enforcement and public safety departments, ensuring that this information is available to the public.
It adds a restriction to prevent risk level III offenders from using a name change to escape their registered status.

Relevant Terms

Risk Level III Predatory Offender
Name Change
Public Safety
Criminal History
Reporting Requirement

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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        "Additional reporting requirements for risk level III name changes."
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      "summary": "This legislation requires reporting of name changes for risk level III predatory offenders under section 244.052.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures that risk level III offenders' name changes are disclosed to the public."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "244.052",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      "summary": "This section is referenced in context of exceptions for name changes related to marriage licenses.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification that risk level III reporting requirements do not apply to name changes through marriage licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "517.08",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      ],
      "summary": "This section is referenced for exceptions regarding name changes related to marriage dissolution.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification that risk level III reporting requirements do not apply to name changes through marriage dissolution."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "518.27",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section is referenced in context of exceptions for name changes.",
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        "Clarification that risk level III reporting requirements do not apply to certain other name change filings."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "259.14",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]