Florida Legislature Tackles Mask Menace with New “Former Bank Robber Mask Amendment”

[FAC NOTE: This is a work of satire. All people, places, agencies, quotes, and events described are fictional] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In what lawmakers are calling “the next logical step in public safety,” the Florida Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring all former bank robbers to register every mask they own with local law enforcement. The legislation, sponsored by

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Jacksonville (Duval County) announces closure of registration office on Fridays

For our members in Duval/Jacksonville. FAC has been informed that a notice has been posted in the Jacksonville registration office that effective October 5, 2026, they will be closed on Friday. Not only does this present a significant inconvenience (registration hours reduced by 20%), but it makes compliance with the law impossible in some cases. Below is FAC’s response to

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Florida sex offender law: Swimming pool rules spark debate

Florida law already banned sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, and playgrounds. The latest restriction extends that 1,000-foot exclusionary zone to include public swimming pools and splash pads. The primary House sponsor, State Rep. Rachel Plakon (R-Seminole), stressed that the new law targets specific offenses. As written, it applies to offenders who have committed crimes against

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If the Sex Offender Registry Isn’t Punishment… Why Is Time on It Compensable?

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation increasing compensation for people who were wrongfully convicted. The new law allows exonerees to receive compensation not only for years they spent in prison, but also for years they were wrongfully subjected to parole, probation, or required to register as a sex offender. That raises an interesting question. Governments across the country have

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FAC Weekly Update 2026-07-14- Preparing for a Historic Legal Challenge

Weekly update for July 14, 2026. This is recording number 381 Dear Members and Advocates, We are now approximately one month away from filing what we believe will be a historic legal challenge to Florida’s sex offender registry laws. This lawsuit represents the most significant legal efforts ever undertaken by the Florida Action Committee (FAC) and has the potential to

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