Florida Action Committee (FAC)

Florida’s state lawmakers increasingly are embracing criminal justice reform policies that break with the state’s “tough on crime” past Last year, Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, and the GOP-controlled legislature approved one of the most far-reaching civil asset forfeiture reforms in the country, repealed a 10-20-life mandatory minimum sentencing law, and expanded health care delivery for mentally ill inmates. Mental health

Oh man!!! here it comes!!! at least they have an opportunity to get off this list. _________ It’s meant to keep pets away from convicted animal abusers in the Sunshine State. If it’s passed, new legislation would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a public registry of felony animal abusers by the start of 2018,

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. The deadline for public comment is February 20, 2017.  One of the proposed amendments is related to first offenders and alternatives to incarceration. The Commission plays an important role in the sentencing of individuals convicted of federal sex offenses, including possession of child pornography.  Written comments should be sent

Ohio—As a high-profile murder case is unfolding, The Columbus Dispatch ran a surprising story on the front page, “Recidivism for sex offenders low.”  Background:  Just months away from graduation a pretty college student vanished, her dead body found the next day.  Quickly the awful crime became a media sensation.  Police arrested a suspect who was charged with kidnapping, robbery, rape

The following are some new bills filed in the legislature, along with FAC’s position on these bills. SB 286 HB 665 A Bill to be entitled:An act relating to human trafficking education in schools. This bill outlines the inclusion within heath education in schools the information used by those who seek to engage and recruit our youth into human trafficking.