Month: March 2026

GA: Georgia “One Strike Act”: Even More Life Sentences, Even Less Parole

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Source: filtermag.org 3/2/26 In late February, senators in Georgia introduced a bill known as the One Strike Act. Though the name—a riff of sorts on the better-known “three strikes” approach—and marketing imply mandatory life sentences on first-time convictions of the most serious felonies, the bill is primarily about lengthening sentences and removing parole for any and all felonies. Senate Bill 592 is cosponsored by State Senator Steve Gooch (R), a former senate majority leader and current candidate for lieutenant governor. Gooch, a noted proponent of mass incarceration, was also a cosponsor…

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CA: Public Safety Committee Approves AB 1568 Despite Lack of Support

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Source: ACSOL The CA Assembly’s Public Safety Committee today approved AB 1568 despite a lack of support for that bill.  In direct contrast, 24 people including ACSOL leaders and members as well as leaders of other organizations voiced their opposition to the bill. “The petitioning process under the Tiered Registry Bill is not broken and therefore it does not to be fixed,” ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci testified.  “The petitioning process is working well as evidenced by the fact that about 12,000 petitions have been filed so far.  Of that…

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Florida registrants: Please help with research on your experience on Florida’s registry

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Source: School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University A doctoral research study through the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University is seeking participants to explore the lived experiences of individuals on Florida’s Sexual Offender Registry. The purpose of this study is to better understand how being on the registry impacts daily life. Participation involves taking part in a confidential interview that will last approximately 60 minutes. Participation is completely voluntary, and participants can withdraw at any time. Participants will be compensated $50 for their participation. No identifying information will…

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CA: Thousands brace for fallout from unreported LA County criminal convictions

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Source: dailynews.com 3/1/26 More than 100,000 felonies may not have appeared during background checks with the state Department of Justice Nearly 330,000 people whose convictions in Los Angeles County went unreported for decades will soon have their rap sheets updated and, potentially, their employers notified for the first time. Some could lose their jobs if the conviction would have disqualified them from the position they have, while others may have professional licenses revoked or firearms confiscated, experts say. The massive update to criminal histories follows the discovery of an error…

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ACSOL Board Members to Meet in Legislators’ D.C. Offices

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ACSOL Board Members Janice Bellucci and Roger Hunnicutt will meet in the offices of four members of Congress on March 6.  Two of the four meetings will be in the D.C. offices of Congressional members Greg Steube and Nancy Mace who recently introduced legislation harmful to registrants.  The remaining meetings will be in the offices of the Congressional members who represent the two board members. “It is important to meet in the offices of Congressional members who introduce legislation that could significantly those required to register,” stated ACSOL Executive Director…

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