Legislature Passes Sex Offender Law

...minus a provision that would have provided for mandatory physical castration of those convicted of violent offenses against children under 12. But, that's not the end of the story:

Rep. Steve Hurst, D-Munford, reluctantly agreed not to include the castration language in the final version of the bill, but said he will come back with the measure in the next regular session. Hurst had introduced the castration amendment in the House last week. (AP)