Democrats in the Washington State Assembly have announced a bill that would add convicted sex offenders to a key policy committee on sex crimes.
The law is HB2177The name of the board of directors is also scheduled to change from the “Sex Offender Policy Board'' (SOPB) to the “Sex Offender Policy Board.'' according to On Fox News. The SOPB's responsibilities are: Facilitate It was established in 2008 and aims to be a “coordinated and integrated response to the management of sex offenders.” (Related: Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law arrested on human trafficking charges)
The stakes are pretty high in an election year, but Democrats never cease to shock us. No executive session has been scheduled…yet.
HB 2177: https://t.co/NX7STgYofn
— Conservative Women of Washington (@CLofWashington) January 20, 2024
According to the law, “one additional representative who has been incarcerated for a sexual offense shall be appointed by the chair of the Sexual Offenses Policy Committee and approved by a majority of the 18 voting members of the committee. It will be approved.” sentence of the law. One report said the bill would also include “representatives with lived experience as victims of sexual crimes.” analysis Part of the bill from the Washington State Legislature.
The bill could allow the most dangerous sex offenders to serve on boards, said radio talk show host Jason Lantz. report.
“I think we all do better when we have a diverse Congress. That's why I'm here,” said the former prisoner, who was sentenced to prison for drug and theft charges. Democratic state Rep. Tara Simmons of Washington, who served time in prison, spoke during a Jan. 16 hearing on the House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Act. “And I'm proud to be here. I think I can bring some lived experience that was missing here. Some people may have prejudices against people who have committed sexual crimes. But I think they have valuable information to share that could really guide this board.”
SOPB officials spoke in favor of the bill at a public hearing on January 16th. according to Go to KOMO News.
“This bill incorporates recommendations previously supported by the Board regarding the use of human-first language,” Whitney Hunt said. “This change is in line with best practice and research and is aimed at all individuals involved in and affected by the sexual offense management system, including victims.”
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