IL- Bradley’s Missing Sex Offender Database bill awaits signature

What a waste of taxpayer's funds, no wonder it sat in the legislature since early 2007, the law is useless excepting to put a feather in it's sponsors' caps. Lets face it, doesn't the regular registry tell one -if they read it- when a person IS NOT in compliance? So, now that legislators have patted each other's back, do this and I'll do that, the useless law will pass and waste more people's time.

5-31-2008 Illinois:

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, is awaiting the signature of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

The measure would create a Missing Sex Offender Database would be available to law enforcement and the public to identify sex offenders and make that information to the public

“Local law enforcement officials work tirelessly to monitor every sex offender in our communities, but sometimes they slip through the cracks and fail to register with the proper authorities,” Bradley said. “This database will help locate missing sex offenders who are not complying with the law and help protect the public from these dangerous predators.”

The bill has been stalled in the Senate for over a year. HB 1998 unanimously passed the House in April, 2007, but did not pass the Senate until last week. The bill is now on the governor’s desk for consideration.

“This database coordinates efforts of law enforcement agencies across the state to track down missing sex offenders and makes this information easy to access,: Bradley said. “It is imperative we continue to identify ways to protect our kids and give them a safe, nurturing environment to grow up in.” ..News Source.. by Diane Wilkins