A 280 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of victim's home or workplace.

This bill prohibits registered sex offenders (under New Jersey's Megan's Law) from living within 1,000 feet of their victim's home or workplace. It makes violations a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Exceptions include offenders residing in correctional facilities, receiving mental health treatment, or owning property before the law's effective date. The bill directly affects individuals required to register as sex offenders under existing law who have victimized someone in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Michele Matsikoudis
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