This bill establishes a sexual assault prevention and response program within the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), appointing a sexual assault response coordinator who will operate independently from the department's chain of command. The program is designed to address alleged sexual assaults between service members, regardless of their duty status at the time of the incident. The coordinator will provide victim advocacy services, ensuring victims receive appropriate care, understand their reporting options, and are informed about their eligibility for compensation from the Victims of Crime Compensation Office. Additionally, the coordinator has the authority to file protective orders on behalf of victims with their consent, both at the state level and under military jurisdiction.

Victims of sexual harassment will also have the option to file confidential complaints with the coordinator, participate in the Department of Defense's Catch a Serial Offender Program, and receive notifications if the accused is later implicated in further offenses. The bill mandates an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the program's activities, including policies implemented, effectiveness assessments, and statistics on sexual assaults involving the New Jersey National Guard. The program aims to enhance the prevention and response to sexual assault within the military community, ensuring that victims have access to necessary resources and support.