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NJ A2778

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Rumpf

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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