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Ban on sex offenders in federally funded domestic violence and homeless shelters

This bill prohibits registered sex offenders from staying in or using services at homeless and domestic violence shelters that receive federal funding. It aims to protect vulnerable residents by restricting access for high-risk individuals to these facilities.
Key points
Registered sex offenders are barred from entering or using services at federally funded shelters.
Shelters that fail to comply with this rule will lose their eligibility for federal funding for the following fiscal year.
Offenders must immediately disclose their status on the National Sex Offender Registry upon entering a shelter.
Violating these rules can lead to criminal fines or imprisonment for up to 5 years for the offender.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7624
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2026-02-20