Prohibits registered sex offenders from using or being within five hundred feet of any state or municipal-owned park.

Assembly Bill A00160, introduced in January 2025, aimed to prohibit registered sex offenders from entering or being within 500 feet of any state or municipal-owned park in New York. The bill was referred to the Assembly Correction Committee but did not advance further and died in committee in January 2026.

Supporters of the bill argued that it would enhance public safety by reducing the risk of contact between registered sex offenders and vulnerable populations, particularly children who commonly use public parks. They believed that implementing such restrictions would create safer recreational environments for families.

Critics contended that the bill could face legal challenges on grounds of constitutionality, particularly concerning the rights of individuals who have served their sentences. They also raised concerns about the enforceability of the 500-foot restriction and the potential for unintended consequences, such as further marginalizing individuals seeking reintegration into society.