S.2369

Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

Introduced·1/29/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2369 mandates local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from residing within 500 feet of.

New Jersey S2369 amends Megan's Law to enhance public safety by preventing sex offenders convicted of crimes against minors from living within 500 feet of areas where children congregate. The bill requires local law enforcement to notify municipal governing bodies when a sex offender registers. It prohibits sex offenders from residing within 500 feet of schools, child care centers, or playgrounds unless specific exceptions apply, such as living in a residence established before the law's enactment or residing in a correctional or mental health facility.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 29, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee