In the near future, I intend to introduce legislation to impose a mandatory period of post-release supervision for any offender convicted of a crime involving a minor victim, regardless of whether the offender has served the maximum term of imprisonment imposed by the court. 
 
For the vast majority of convictions, once the offender serves the maximum term of imprisonment imposed by the court, there is no mechanism to ensure continued supervision or monitoring following release.  This gap can have devastating consequences.  In 2025, two-year-old Oakley Hedlund was tragically killed by his father, who had recently completed his sentence for two offenses – both of which involved a minor victim – and was released from a state correctional institution without any form of supervision.  
 
This horrific case underscores the urgent need for reform to ensure that individuals convicted of crimes against children remain subject to post-release oversight and monitoring.  My legislation will close this dangerous loophole by mandating a defined period of supervised release to better protect vulnerable children, support offender accountability, and enhance community safety. 
 
Please join me in cosponsoring this important legislation.