Implementation

Wildwood Promises Strict Implementation of Safety Regulations to Boost Local Security

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Wildwood, NJ – Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, have reaffirmed their commitment to robustly enforcing local safety regulations following recent concerns about public safety. The city, famed for its beaches, boardwalks, and as a vacation destination, is aiming to enhance the safety of both residents and tourists as the summer season approaches. In response to a spate of incidents that raised safety concerns among the community and visitors, city officials emphasized their pledge to strictly enforce laws regarding the usage of bicycles, skateboards, and similar modes of transport on the boardwalk. Notably, there have been … Read more

Vermont Advocates Push to Stop Delays to Youth Criminal Justice Reform Law, Urge Immediate Implementation

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MONTPELIER, Vt. — Advocates for criminal justice reform are calling on Vermont legislators to affirm their commitment to a pioneering statute designed to offer younger offenders a path to rehabilitation instead of incarceration. Enacted in 2020, Vermont’s “Raise the Age” law was the first in the nation to redefine the age of juvenile jurisdiction, initially including 18-year-olds within its scope. The legislation is rooted in studies suggesting that brain development continues into the early twenties, advocating that youthful errors should not lead to lifelong penalties under the justice system. Proponents argue that understanding this developmental … Read more

Mississippi’s New Mental Health Law Struggles with Inconsistent Data, Challenging Implementation

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In an effort to curb the problematic trend of incarcerating individuals solely for their mental health issues, Mississippi enacted a new civil commitment law last year, officials report. The legislation comes in response to troubling findings that revealed many individuals with serious mental illnesses were being detained without criminal charges as they awaited involuntary psychological evaluations and treatment, a practice resulting in at least 17 deaths since 2006. Despite the intentions behind the law, which restricts the jailing of mentally ill individuals to those who are “actively violent” and for no more than 48 hours, … Read more

Supreme Court Approves Implementation of Landmark Corporate Transparency Legislation

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Washington — A recent Supreme Court decision has paved the way for a new law aimed at enhancing corporate transparency by mandating companies to report their true owners. This move is expected to significantly curb money laundering and the financing of terrorism by making it more difficult for individuals to use anonymous shell companies to obscure illicit activities. The law, which is set to be implemented across the United States, targets corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities, requiring them to supply ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of … Read more