A 4861 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

"Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Act"; requires victim notification concerning termination of obligation to register as sex offender and release from parole supervision for life; concerns restraining orders for victim of sex offense.

This bill, titled the Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Act, requires that victims of sex offenses be notified if a convicted offender's duty to register as a sex offender ends or if they are released from life parole. The law also addresses the use of restraining orders for victims of sexual offenses. It outlines specific crimes that qualify as sex offenses and sets rules for when and how offenders must register, particularly those under community supervision. The legislation aims to ensure victims stay informed about changes in the status of offenders who have harmed them.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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