Sex Offenders in Hotels (H 7477)

Despite housing instability being a major contributor to recidivism, this bill would problematically allow any innkeeper or hotel to forcibly remove a level III sex offender from their premises if the sex offender resides there for thirty days or more.

H 7477 would allow any innkeeper or hotel to forcibly remove a level III sex offender from their premises if the sex offender resides there for thirty days or more; we opposed the legislation and noted that housing instability is a major contributor to recidivism, and that creating tumultuous housing situations can make it more difficult for an ex-offender to continue with their rehabilitation.