Registered sex offenders prohibited from public office.

Summary

The new law makes anyone required to register as a sex offender ineligible to run for or serve as a school district trustee, community college board member, county attorney or district attorney, county commissioner, city or town official, mayor, or county sheriff. Election officials must refuse certification of such candidates, and any current officeholder who becomes disqualified will have the office declared vacant. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.

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