A1027

Bars sex offenders from jobs which primarily consist of contact with children.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1027 prohibits sex offenders from jobs involving 80% or more contact with children, with penalties for offenders and employers.

New Jersey A1027 makes it a crime of the third degree for sex offenders to hold jobs where 80% or more of their duties involve contact with children. It also criminalizes knowingly hiring such offenders for these roles. A crime of the third degree carries penalties of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill defines "primarily consists of contact with children" as jobs where 80% or more of the duties involve contact with a child.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee