NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York State budget contains a measure aimed at combating a rise in incidents involving repeat sexual offenders.
The measure allows a judge to ban high-risk sexual offenders from the subways, buses, and MTA rail systems.
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It applies to those accused of sexual offenses against MTA passengers and employees, and those accused of assaulting MTA workers.
The ban can last for up to three years.
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