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NJ A835
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gerard Scharfenberger
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AI Summary
- Imposes mandatory minimum prison sentences for anyone who harbors or conceals a registered sex offender who has violated Megan's Law registration requirements
- Third degree offense carries a 3-year mandatory minimum without parole eligibility (within a 3-5 year sentence range and up to $15,000 fine)
- Fourth degree offense carries a 1-year mandatory minimum without parole eligibility (within an 18-month maximum sentence and up to $10,000 fine)
- Applies when the person harboring the offender knows the sex offender has failed to comply with registration requirements
- Amends N.J.S.2C:29-3 (Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution) and takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases penalty for harboring or concealing certain sex offenders.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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