House Bill 2413, which would require courts to place homeless registered sex offenders under electronic monitoring until they establish a permanent residence, has cleared the Judiciary Committee. The proposed legislation aims to address gaps in current Arizona law by ensuring that sex offenders without a fixed address are continuously tracked.
Currently, individuals on the sex offender registry who lack a permanent residence may register as transients and update their status periodically. HB 2413 would change this by mandating continuous electronic monitoring for such offenders and directing the Department of Public Safety to actively oversee compliance.
“Public safety in Arizona is not negotiable,” Chairman Nguyen said. “If a registered sex offender cannot tell authorities where they live, the public should not be left guessing where they are. This bill puts accountability first and gives law enforcement the tools they need to track offenders who would otherwise be difficult to locate.”
The bill is part of the House Republican Majority Plan’s focus on public safety, aiming to enforce laws more strictly and prioritize the protection of Arizona families and neighborhoods.
HB 2413 will now proceed to the House floor for a vote.
Carbone, a Republican, was elected to represent Arizona’s 25th House District in 2023, succeeding Michelle Udall.
