Legal and Legislative

House 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

A new bill proposed in Illinois would reduce the distance convicted sex offenders are required to observe when living near schools. Senate Bill 2254, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (D-Chicago), would reduce the distance sex offenders are required to stay from schools and playgrounds from 500 feet to 250 feet. The bill also proposes changing the check-in requirement

Federal prosecutors are appealing a Wisconsin judge’s ruling that, in some cases, possessing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is constitutionally protected. The decision could have significant legal implications, potentially limiting prosecutors’ ability to charge individuals for possessing AI-generated CSAM. Last month, in response to a defendant’s motion to dismiss the charges, U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson allowed three

We are pleased to share the latest updates on our Legislative Committee’s efforts to “Change the Narrative” and advocate for meaningful reforms. This past month has been productive, with significant accomplishments and exciting initiatives ahead. Since last month, the SHINE team presented at the Florida Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (FL-ATSA) conference, where they shared their

An attorney representing two convicted child abusers urged the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down both the state’s newest sex offender registration law and one imposing post-incarceration electronic monitoring for life. The pair of cases before the court, which were on whether to fully take up cases challenging the requirements, are the latest in a series of legal