Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
Impact
The implementation of HB2754 will significantly alter state laws relating to the management and disclosure of information about offenders. By creating this database, the bill aims to provide greater transparency regarding repeat offenders of family violence, allowing victims, law enforcement, and the general public easier access to relevant information. This could potentially prevent future offenses as individuals with a history of family violence would be easier to monitor.
Summary
House Bill 2754 introduces a centralized database that will store information about individuals convicted of offenses related to family or dating violence. This legislation mandates the Department of Public Safety to maintain a computerized database that specifically catalogs offenders who have been convicted three or more times with an affirmative finding of family violence. The act aims to enhance public safety and assist law enforcement in tracking and managing repeat offenders in domestic violence situations.
Contention
While proponents argue that the bill will provide valuable resources for victims and law enforcement in addressing family violence, there are concerns regarding privacy and the potential stigmatization of individuals listed in the database. The bill does include provisions to keep certain details confidential, such as social security numbers and information that identifies victims, but critics argue that the release of public information could still hamper rehabilitation efforts for offenders. Additionally, advocates for victims of domestic violence believe that effective management and access to offender information are crucial for enhancing safety without disproportionately punishing individuals who may seek rehabilitation.
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.