Requires nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders register when temporarily residing within the state; requires short-term rental hosts and short-term rental hosting platforms inform nearby property owners when nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders are staying in the unit.
This bill expands New York’s sex offender registration rules to cover two additional situations: nonresident visitor sex offenders who are temporarily residing in the state, and any sex offender staying at a temporary residence. It defines a “nonresident visitor sex offender” as a person required to register as a sex offender in another jurisdiction who is temporarily in New York, regardless of the length of stay. Such individuals would have to register with the Division of Criminal Justice Services within ten calendar days of beginning their stay, and notify the division of changes to their temporary residence.
The bill also adds a new requirement for sex offenders staying at temporary residences to disclose that status to the owner of the residence, or to the short-term rental host or hosting platform if the stay is in a short-term rental unit, at least ten days before the stay begins. In addition, it creates a new General Business Law section governing short-term rentals, including a requirement that online advertisements for short-term rental units display the property’s street address, links to sex offender registry resources, and a notice stating that sexual offenders and predators intending to stay in New York must register under state law. Hosts or platforms would also have to notify nearby property owners within 1,000 feet at least 24 hours before the arrival of a sex offender or nonresident visitor sex offender, and disclose the length of stay.
The bill’s impact on state law would be to broaden the Correction Law’s registration framework and impose new disclosure and notice obligations on short-term rental hosts and hosting platforms. It would also create enforcement consequences under the General Business Law, including possible fines and suspension or revocation of a rental license where applicable. The measure appears aimed at improving law enforcement awareness and public notification when registered sex offenders are temporarily staying in New York, especially in vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations.
Because there are no recorded votes or committee transcripts provided, there is no documented debate or formal sentiment history to assess. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to reflect a public-safety-oriented approach and a strong preference for disclosure and notification. The main likely point of contention is the breadth of the notice requirements, particularly the obligations imposed on short-term rental hosts, hosting platforms, and neighboring property owners, as well as privacy and practical enforcement concerns for temporary stays of any length.
The bill would amend the Correction Law to add a new category of registrant, require registration for nonresident visitor sex offenders and sex offenders staying at temporary residences, and impose new disclosure duties tied to short-term rentals. It would also add a new General Business Law section regulating short-term rental advertising and notice procedures, with penalties that can include fines and, where applicable, suspension or revocation of a rental license. Affected parties include out-of-state registrants, temporary residents, short-term rental hosts, hosting platforms, property owners near the rental, and the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no direct evidence of legislative debate or partisan alignment. The bill’s text suggests a generally punitive and precautionary public-safety posture, with an emphasis on registration, disclosure, and neighborhood notification. The absence of recorded opposition or support in the supplied materials means sentiment can only be inferred from the bill’s structure, which favors expanded monitoring of sex offender stays.
The most likely points of contention are the scope and intrusiveness of the new notice requirements, especially the mandate that hosts and platforms notify property owners within 1,000 feet and disclose the length of stay. Another possible concern is the bill’s application to temporary residences regardless of length of stay, which could be viewed as burdensome or difficult to administer. Supporters would likely emphasize public safety, registry compliance, and transparency for communities and short-term rental neighbors, while critics may focus on privacy, feasibility, and the operational burden on rental platforms and hosts.