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<br />State Measures <br />Initiatives: Elements of the Child Safety Zone concept are found in the "Jessica's Law" <br />initiative that is being reviewed by the Secretary of State for inclusion on the November ballot. <br />It is patterned after the Jessica's Law that was adopted by Florida in 2005. Besides enhancing <br />sentencing for high risk offenders, the California Jessica's Law would require GPS tracking of <br />certain high-risk offenders and restricts them from living within 2000 feet of schools and parks, <br />and other "child-oriented" locations designated by local governments. <br /> <br />Pending State Legislation: AB 50 has been introduced to, among other things; make it a <br />illegal for particular registered sex offenders or persons convicted of certain sex crimes from <br />being present on any school property, or street, sidewalk, or public walkway adjacent to any <br />school property. AB 96 adds a GPS tracking requirement certain high-risk sex offenders before <br />they are paroled. Both of these bills were approved by the Assembly and are being considered in <br />the State Senate. It is unknown whether they will become law before the Jessica's Law measure <br />is considered by the voters. <br /> <br />Next Steps <br />Consistent with my Council-endorsed policy on 85A matters, I will await direction following <br />Council debate before drafting any ordinance on this matter. In the meantime, I intend to be <br />well-versed on the legal issues that would confront Santa Ana if it seeks to adopt local sex <br />offender regulations so that the Council may give quality consideration to your proposal. <br />If you have any other questions or ideas on this subject, feel free to contact me. <br /> <br />2 <br />85A-2 <br />