Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
Judge 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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Read moreA 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
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