A 677 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides that crimes committed outside the State under certain circumstances may be prosecuted in New Jersey.

This bill amends New Jersey's sexual assault and endangering welfare of children laws to clarify when specific offenses apply and expand jurisdiction for certain cases. It adds new circumstances where sexual assault charges apply, such as when the victim is a minor under 16 with a perpetrator in a position of authority (e.g., school staff, guardians), or when the victim is incapacitated. The bill also specifies that assuming responsibility for a child's care in New Jersey constitutes a material element for jurisdiction in endangering welfare cases. It directly affects individuals committing sexual offenses against minors or vulnerable victims under these defined circumstances, and would change how such cases are prosecuted in New Jersey courts. The bill is pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Greg McGuckin
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