“Missy’s Law” heads to Governor for signature.
Yesterday, the Florida Legislature passed “Missy’s Law” (CS/CS/HB 445 CS/CS/SB 928). The Bill requires the court to remand person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of, dangerous crime to custody immediately; requires such person to remain in custody pending sentencing without possibility of release on bond. The bill expands the definition of “dangerous crime” to add any violation related to computer pornography, child exploitation or sexual battery.
Since none of our members are or will be committing any of these offenses, this is not a bill FAC concerned ourselves with.
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Tennessee has a tiered system and has had it for a few years; I am Tier-1, now, was Tier-2 when it started..
HOWEVER, Tennessee will not remove you from the registry..
In Tennessee, the tier system only means means there are different levels of punishment..
Tier-3, for instance, you have to wear a monitor, you have to visit the office every month; they will visit your home every month; and they are stricter about approving your out of county/state travel..
Tier-2, they visit your home every month; you visit the office every month, you might come off the monitor; but out of county/state travel is better approved..
Tier-1, The monitor comes off, visiting the home or office a month is usually either/or, usually visiting the office to do the quarterly register; traveling out of county/state is easier, just let them know what is happening ahead of time..
Tier-1 is still punishment, but it’s not as bad as Tier-3; You can breathe a miniscule better..
I live in Southeastern Tennessee, and I live in the county.. So, I don’t have to worry about living conditions like Floridians do..
If you live in the City limits you do have to be careful where you linger, especially if you’re wearing a monitor..
Tennessee also gives you information of an app through TN.GOV that you can check to see if you are within 1,000 feet of some place you should not be.. It’s helpful, and I check it often if I am going some place never been before..
As far as being homeless here, yes, we have SOME homeless men on the registry.. They are checked on often to make sure they are in compliance.. However, maybe they aren’t condemned like the Floridian registrants are..
Some officers actually do a health and welfare check on the men..
I don’t know if they can do anything specific to help the men, or not, but I did know of one officer who would, SECRETELY, buy a man some peanut butter, wheat bread, and water on occasion..
Not all the officers are nice that way BUT, the registry officers know it’s just a job, and that they, too, have rules they have to follow..
I hope and pray everyone has as good a day as they can..
EVERY ONE OF YOU IS IN MY PRAYERS.
Talking about a tier system that you can be removed after a certain amount of time on the registry
Luther
You just made me cry. Hearing one officer actually helped someone out makes my heart tighten with joy. I am fortunate to have a deputy who checks on me and always asks me if I am ok and if anyone bothers me. Some do bother me on my street but would rather not piss them off any more than I do by just living on “their” street. I have lived on my street now 18 years and only about 3 people are left that have been here longer than me.
So you are saying that you need approval to travel even when not on probation? That’s unconstitutional as H E Double Hockey Sticks!
Scenario:
YOU: “I don’t like Tennessee anymore. I want to move someplace free, like Florida (lol).”
TENNESSEE: ” Sorry, you’re Tier 3. We are not approving your travel at this time.”
That can’t be right.
How in the holy crap can someone off probation have to wear a monitor? Is that not the definition of punishment. What is next, inserting a micro-chip under someone’s skin? They are only getting away with this because the Supreme court thinks of us as non-humans and the cesspools of society.
I know there are judges who do not agree with these punishments but on the other hand, they want to keep their jobs and not be criticized by their peers. Remember the leper colonies? Shunned and outcast.
Seems like every single session a new harsher law comes out to further put us down and make our lives (And our families) miserable. It is not just us who have to suffer these requirements, but also our families. Sorry Billy that Dad cannot go to the park with you, but the neighbor who just got out of prison for murder can take you there.
We need to pursue tier system that would allow different groups to petition for removal from registry after a certain period or time like other states have until the registry is eventually in the future abolished completely 🙏🏽
is this for probation? they cannot restrict travel, assign ankle monitor, or many of the other punishments you list for so who has completed their sentence and probation.
Bless you. Thank you for your testimony. We should go for tiered system until registry is abolished 🙏🏽
As I understand this, this is only affects those whom have been found guilty or plead no contest and are awaiting sentences, not simply arrested. Do I understand that correctly?
You do
Question, the definition of “dangerous crime” to add any violation related to computer pornography.
Doesn’t computer pornography include Online Child Sex Sting?
Bills Are Good When They Actually Function
Written by Quiet too long — 03/06/2026
I support any bill that genuinely improves public safety as long as it respects the Constitution and does not trap people in lifelong barriers that go far beyond their sentence. Punishment must fit the crime — whether that’s probation, a set number of years, or life.
But once the court‑ordered sentence is completed, the consequences must end.
No one should face permanent obstacles to housing, employment, family life, movement, or the basic pursuit of happiness under the label of “civil regulation.”
When restrictions become impossible to follow, or when they function as revenge rather than justice, they stop being constitutional. Laws should protect the public — not create endless punishment after the sentence is over.
Restrictions that impose lifelong burdens without any new victim or any new offense are not safety measures; they are revenge. And they need to stop.
Amen. They need to stop – one way or another.
There are almost 1 million of us on the registry now.
One million people have the power to make this endless punishment stop – one way or another way.
Good morning this has nothing to do with the current bill, but I read somewhere that Florida may adopt a tiered system. Is that true or is that in the process for legislation? Thanks
Psalms91
That would be a blessing. If they do a 3 tier system, I would probably be a 2. Not the least offense but also not the worst. I am not listed as a predator, however, I have to register 4 times a year instead of the 2 times a year others have to register.
Not really sure making a tier system is going to have any effect if they continue to make us all on the registry for life.
Well, I can tell you that I am listed on the Florida registry for life…so I moved to California…which was also a lifetime registration until in 2022 they adopted a tiered system. I was placed in tier one and was able to petition to be removed from the registry and it was granted. Meaning I no longer register in California and can move freely and live anywhere in the state.
I also do not have the mark on my passport nor do I have to report intent of travel overseas 21 days prior. It has been a blessing having the burden of registry removed. I no longer dread my birthday.
So if Florida goes to the tiered system there might finally be an off ramp like in California (again a former lifetime registry state). It would be a wonderful thing for Florida!
That’s amazing. I believe that’s something we should pursue 🙏🏽
Truth
That is awesome. Even if I never get removed, I am super happy for your and those who do get removed. I would never be mad about anyone else being removed. Just sucks they make it so hard in Florida. Not going to move to another state because my parents are elderly and they are more important that any stupid registry.
When I was sentenced, there was no mention of a registry. If I had known there was going to be a registry, I sure as Hell would not have pleaded guilty. I could have gone to trial but was hoping if I pled guilty, I would get a break. Boy was I wrong. NO mercy.
you are still required to report overseas travel as you are still registered under SORNA as I understand it. You will also be required to reregister upon moving to any state that is SORNA compliant and your offense meets registration requirements. You are still not free of registration in many instances. I believe your passport should be marked under SORNA law
Where did you read that? It would be great, but there is currently nothing in legislation and the session is almost over
FAC, there was a legislator during the last session that threw out the idea of a tiered system in Florida. I think that so many of us are hopeful to get off the registry that the very idea of some relief is a dream. I’m not saying that it will never happen but just the taste of a lawmaker hinting to the idea is enough to have us hopeful. Yes, there’s nothing definitive regarding the idea of a tiered system but just the mentioning of it is enough to get folks riled up. Make sense?
Florida is noncompliant under current SORNA rules by not having a tiered system and a regulated system of removal.
Jed,
SORNA is a floor, not a ceiling. As long as the minimum durations are met, a jurisdiction is compliant with that element of SORNA. Where are you getting this information from?
I was reading compliance from here https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/florida.pdf
You are right I guess, since SORNA is a floor to any sex crime. Florida exceeds most of SORNA guidelines already.
I guess they could just have the death penalty for any sex crime at any tier level as a punishment and be fully compliant with SORNA under that definition…
I googled it but it didn’t confirm anything