Implement Death penalty for repeat sexual offenders

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Selena Diakos and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

  

We, the undersigned, call for urgent legislative action to protect our communities by enacting a law that imposes the death penalty on individuals convicted of repeat sexual offenses. Despite existing penalties, recidivism rates among sexual offenders remain alarmingly high, leaving countless victims—often children, women, and vulnerable individuals—in the wake of these heinous crimes. Studies show that repeat offenders pose a persistent threat to society, with many demonstrating a clear inability or unwillingness to rehabilitate. Current measures, such as incarceration or monitoring, have proven insufficient to deter these predators from striking again.  

By reserving the death penalty for those convicted of multiple sexual offenses beyond a reasonable doubt, we can ensure justice for victims, deter future crimes, and remove irredeemable threats from our streets. This petition urges lawmakers to prioritize public safety and the rights of victims over the leniency too often afforded to habitual offenders. We demand a vote on this critical issue to reflect the will of the people and restore faith in a justice system that must protect the innocent above all else. Sign now to stand with survivors and send a clear message: enough is enough

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Jacob OrrPetition Starter

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Recent signers:
Selena Diakos and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

  

We, the undersigned, call for urgent legislative action to protect our communities by enacting a law that imposes the death penalty on individuals convicted of repeat sexual offenses. Despite existing penalties, recidivism rates among sexual offenders remain alarmingly high, leaving countless victims—often children, women, and vulnerable individuals—in the wake of these heinous crimes. Studies show that repeat offenders pose a persistent threat to society, with many demonstrating a clear inability or unwillingness to rehabilitate. Current measures, such as incarceration or monitoring, have proven insufficient to deter these predators from striking again.  

By reserving the death penalty for those convicted of multiple sexual offenses beyond a reasonable doubt, we can ensure justice for victims, deter future crimes, and remove irredeemable threats from our streets. This petition urges lawmakers to prioritize public safety and the rights of victims over the leniency too often afforded to habitual offenders. We demand a vote on this critical issue to reflect the will of the people and restore faith in a justice system that must protect the innocent above all else. Sign now to stand with survivors and send a clear message: enough is enough

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Jacob OrrPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Greg Gianforte
Montana Governor
Steven Daines
U.S. Senate - Montana
Austin Knudsen
Montana Attorney General

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Petition created on April 7, 2025