Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.

This New Jersey bill makes several changes to address sexual assault and child abuse involving military personnel. It allows military protective orders to be enforced throughout the state, creates a central registry for all protective orders (including military ones), and enables service members to seek protective orders in New Jersey courts. The bill provides financial assistance to National Guard members for travel expenses related to military justice proceedings involving sexual assault, and expands eligibility for victim compensation for military sexual assault victims. Additionally, it establishes procedures for sharing information between civilian child welfare authorities and military family advocacy programs.