House Passes Bill to Restrict Sex Offenders Near Child Care Programs, Schools

House passes bill to restrict sex offenders near child care programs, schools

CONCORD — After heated floor debates and a failed motion to table, the N.H. House of Representatives voted in favor of passing a bill that would prevent sex offenders from loitering around schools and child care facilities.

After much debate, House passes bill to restrict sex offenders near child care programs, schools

Portsmouth Democratic Rep. Buzz Scherr, at the podium during Thursday's House of Representatives voting session. (Photo by Maya Mitchell/ New Hampshire Bulletin)After heated floor debates and a failed motion to table, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted in favor of passing a bill that would prevent sex offenders from loitering around schools and child care facilities.  In a voice vote, the House voted “ought to pass” on Senate Bill …