S.575

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

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S575 requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care.

New Jersey S575 expands Megan's Law by requiring local government notification of sex offender registration and restricts sex offenders from residing within 500 feet of elementary or secondary schools, child care centers, or playgrounds. Exceptions include living at a prison, mental health facility, or residence established before the bill's enactment. The chief law enforcement officer must forward the name and address of a registering sex offender to the members of the governing body of the municipality. The act takes effect six months after enactment.

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Where it stands

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

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