CA: Committee Approves Two Bills That Could Add 30,000 People to Registry, Deny Early Parole Discharge for Elderly

Source: ACSOL The Senate Public Safety Committee today approved two bills — Senate Bill 680 and Senate Bill 286 — that could add up to 30,000 people to the registry as well as deny early discharge from parole for those convicted of certain sex offenses.  Both bills were opposed by ACSOL, ACLU, the California Public Defenders Association and other organizations. “ACSOL showed up, stood up and spoke up against two bills that were based upon emotion and lacked empirical evidence,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci.  “We thank everyone who…

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