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Panel reports amended domestic-violence registry bill after heated testimony and privacy concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 371, amended to narrow covered offenses and require three convictions before public registration, was reported with amendments after advocates warned it could harm survivors, raise privacy concerns and create limited public-safety benefits. Supporters said the registry could help future partners identify high-risk repeat offenders.
Senate Bill 371 would establish a public registry for repeat domestic-abuse offenders; an amendment adopted in committee narrowed the covered offenses to four specified counts and raised the conviction threshold to three.
Sponsor Senator Abraham said the registry is intended to deter future abuse and "give someone protection" by listing the most…
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