Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
People who are considered “low-risk” sex offenders are required to be registered for at least 15 years. A House bill looks to see if that’s too long. Originally, House Bill 1231 called for the minimum to be at seven years before you could petition for removal. Senators amended the bill to make it a study to figure out if any
Read moreThe recent controversy surrounding SB 5312, a bill sponsored by State Senator Lisa Wellman, has sparked intense public debate. Critics, particularly from Mercer Island, have voiced strong opposition, fearing that any modification of sex offender registration laws could jeopardize public safety. However, a closer look at the bill and its intent reveals a more nuanced reality: current laws are overly
Read moreFrom Once Fallen: A GOOD bill we should support, so you might want to post on the FAC blog https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0155.html General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: ▸reduces the amount of time that must elapse before an offender who is on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse
Read moreJudge Mark A. Goldsmith of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled on a class action brought by the ACLU of Michigan that the state can’t enforce the entirety of its 2021 version of the law against offenders who committed their crimes before July 1, 2011. He gave the legislature 90 days to rewrite its laws.
Read moreThe Florida Action Committee (FAC) is excited to announce the release of our latest public service announcement (PSA) videos, now available on YouTube Shorts and social media! These impactful videos are designed to educate the public on the facts vs. myths surrounding the registry, helping to drive awareness and positive change. ➡️ Watch the videos here: 🔹 Video 1 🔹
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