A959

Conforms Megan's law to requirements of federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Conforms Megan's law to requirements of federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

This bill revises New Jersey’s Megan’s Law in response to requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), enacted as part of the federal “Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.” The bill revises the scope, manner, and format of the disclosure to the general public of information pertaining to the identity, specific and general whereabouts, physical characteristics, and criminal history of persons found to have committed a sex offense. The bill requires offenders to notify law enforcement of any international travel at least 21 days in advance.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee