With Unity Comes Change
The 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 🔹
Read moreHouse Bill 1687, which was unanimously approved by the Senate Monday, gives communities more control over who’s moving in. Under the bill, offenders looking to move will need to show a local judge that they have employment, housing and a familial relationship waiting in their new community. Group housing, notably, would not be acceptable Michael Harris, director of sex offender
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