Requires person convicted, or fleeing charge, of sex offense in foreign country to register under Megan's Law; requires law enforcement to inquire about immigration status of sex offenders and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

This bill expands New Jersey's Megan's Law requirements to include individuals convicted of sex offenses in foreign countries, requiring them to register with local law enforcement. It also mandates that law enforcement officers inquire about the immigration status of sex offenders and cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The law affects non-U.S. citizens convicted of qualifying sex offenses abroad who reside in New Jersey, as well as all sex offenders already subject to registration under existing law. Key provisions include requiring registration within 10 days of residing in the state or 120 days of the law's effective date, and adding specific procedures for law enforcement to verify immigration status. The bill amends existing registration requirements under P.L.1994, c.133, and was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024.