A 811 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of victim's home or workplace.

This bill prohibits registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of their victim's home or workplace. It makes this a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Exceptions apply if the offender is in a correctional facility, receiving mental health treatment, or established their residence before the law takes effect. The sponsor states this closes a gap in Megan's Law by explicitly restricting proximity to victims.
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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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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