Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
In Hazelwood, Missouri, the police department seems to have trouble taking “unconstitutional” for an answer. Recently, in the midst of the city’s appeal of a lawsuit that struck down its Halloween ordinance, the Hazelwood Police Department sent a letter to its registrants attempting to enforce that very same ordinance. The ordinance, which required individuals forced to register as sexual offenders
Read moreBelow is the body of a letter that was sent to the Union County Sheriff from FAC’s Executive Director. If you live in Union, “travel through” Union or are otherwise impacted by the new ordinance, please let us know. October 8, 2025 Union County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Brad Whitehead 55 West Main Street Courthouse Room 102 Lake Butler, FL 32054
Read moreThe short answer is NO. With the October 1, 2025 lapse in appropriations (i.e. the current federal government shutdown), SORNA remains law and the obligation of sex offenders to register and comply is unaffected. However, certain federal-level support functions tied to SORNA may be disrupted. For example; the DOJ’s SMART Office could be furloughed, delaying new guidance or technical assistance;
Read moreWeekly update for October 7, 2025. This is recording number 332. Dear Members and Advocates, The new term of the U.S. Supreme Court officially opened this week. As of now, there are no cases on the docket that directly impact individuals required to register or that address broader issues surrounding the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). However, as the
Read moreA newly filed bill in the Florida House would strengthen state laws governing where registered sexual offenders and predators can live, work and recreate. HB 45 revises residency restrictions and updates supervision rules for sexual offenders and predators. Expands the definition of “public swimming pool” and “public pool” to include splash pads, spray pools, wading pools, and other water recreation
Read moreBBC Only Human’s Stacey Dooley explores the extreme sex offender laws in Florida, focusing on the controversial 2,500-foot residency restrictions. Meet offenders like Chris Dawson in Miracle Village and Brandon, forced into a Miami homeless camp, who desperately seek rehabilitation and a second chance. Their stories are juxtaposed with the unwavering stance of lawmakers Lauren Book (a survivor) and her
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