A 654 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits certain sex offenders from working in ice cream trucks and amusement parks.

This bill (A 654) prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors under 18 from working in specific roles: as employees or volunteers at amusement parks (permanent facilities with public rides) or selling frozen desserts from street vending trucks. It directly affects sex offenders meeting the specified criteria, banning them from these employment settings. Violating this ban is a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both. The law aims to restrict certain sex offenders from positions where they might interact with children in public venues.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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