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NJ A2778
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Rumpf
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AI Summary
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County prosecutors would be required to assess a sex offender's risk of re-offense (tier level) before the offender is released from incarceration, rather than after release into the community
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Removes "residing in a home situation that provides guidance and supervision" as a factor in determining risk of re-offense, enabling tiering decisions to be made prior to release
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Maintains three notification levels based on risk: low risk (law enforcement notified), moderate risk (schools, religious, and youth organizations notified), and high risk (public notified)
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Amends P.L.1994, c.128 (Megan's Law) and would take effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires prosecutor to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026