Public Safety Legislation Authored by Senator Hollingsworth

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Project KidSafe: Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs)

Falsifying Registration Information: In October 2006, a Sexually Violent Predator named Matt Lyon Williams was released unconditionally in East San Diego County and proceeded to register as a transient. His case revealed several loopholes in the sex offender laws. Authorities re-arrested Williams after discovering he had a vehicle and a home residence. Hollingsworth introduced SB 501 to require that falsifying registration information be considered perjury.

GPS For Unconditional Release: In addition to SB 501 related to the Williams case, Hollingsworth introduced SB 502, which would require a Sexually Violent Predator released unconditionally to be monitored by GPS for life.

Rejection of Treatment: A vast majority of adjudicated Sexually Violent Predators, including Williams, refuse treatment in a state hospital. Hollingsworth’s SB 503 would provide that during a hearing on whether or not to conditionally release a SVP, the failure to engage in treatment shall be considered evidence as to whether that person’s condition has changed.

High Risk Offenders: SB 505 would require all transient high risk sex offenders to wear GPS devices for life and to register with authorities every five days.

Prohibit Transient SVPs: Also related to the Williams case, Hollingsworth introduced SB 506 which prohibits a SVP from registering as a transient upon release.

Project KidSafe: Sex Offender Group Homes

Sex Offender Group Homes: Hollingsworth introduced SB 913 to prohibit residential facilities serving 6 or fewer person from housing registered sex offenders.

Group Home Business Licenses: SB 914 would allow a local jurisdiction to require that a community care facility obtain a business license from local authorities if the facility serves any adult or juvenile who is under the supervision of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Group Home Zoning: Hollingsworth’s SB 915 would require group homes housing sex offenders to be subject to local zoning laws as an adult-oriented business.