A new bill seeks to make chemical castration among Guam’s sex offenders released on parole mandatory, rather than optional or voluntary, under a 2015 law that’s never been enforced.
“The intent of the legislation is to add more teeth to an existing mandate,” Sen. James Moylan, R-Tumon, said in introducing Bill 137 on Tuesday.
The objectives are not only to reduce recidivism among convicted sex offenders, but also to keep the community safe, the senator said.
Moylan’s bill would make the hormone or anti-androgen treatment program, also known as chemical castration, a requirement for qualified sex offenders who are released on parole, probation or post-sentencing provision.
