Requires additional fines for certain crimes against minors to fund Amber Alert system.
This bill creates an "Amber Alert Fund" in New Jersey's Department of Treasury to support child safety efforts. It requires courts to impose a $400 fee on individuals convicted of specific crimes against minors (under age 18), including certain sexual offenses and abuse violations listed in the bill. All collected fees will fund enhancements to the state's Amber Alert System and programs for recovering abducted children. The fee applies in addition to existing fines, and funds flow directly to the Missing Persons Clearinghouse within the State Police. The bill targets offenders convicted of crimes where victims were children, with no new taxes or budgetary changes required.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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