Sex Offender Housing Regulation (SHIELD Act)
Summary
The city is moving forward with studies to create the SHIELD Act, which will inspect, license, and place restrictions on facilities housing registered sex offenders to protect community safety.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Will be determined during the city staff feasibility study.
Fresno residents, families, and children seeking increased neighborhood safety from registered sex offenders.
Operators of sex offender housing facilities facing potential operational restrictions.
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