New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5068: Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5068 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify their registration on two or more occasions to wear a location-tracking device while on probation, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision; establishes failure to wear such device shall be a class D felony and grounds for revocation of parole and probation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Griffo | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION