This bill amends New Jersey laws to strengthen protections for victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation, establishing a civil action for victims to seek damages from those profiting from child sexual abuse material, with potential recovery of three times the financial gains made by perpetrators. It clarifies personal liability for individuals associated with corporations and introduces provisions for injunctive relief to prevent the production and distribution of such materials. The bill also updates sex offender registration requirements, specifying obligations regarding changes in address, employment, or school enrollment, and outlines penalties for distributing or possessing materials depicting child sexual exploitation.

Additionally, the bill introduces strict liability for defendants in cases involving the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation materials, categorizing offenses based on the number of items involved and establishing mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders. It creates a "Computer Crime Prevention Fund" to support investigations into computer-related crimes and emphasizes that ignorance of a minor's age cannot be used as a defense. The legislation also modifies the expungement process for individuals with serious criminal convictions, particularly those involving violence or sexual offenses, and enhances disqualification criteria for employment in child-related positions based on criminal history, ensuring that individuals with serious offenses are barred from such roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:30B-1, 2C:7-2, 2C:24-4.1, 2C:43-6.4, 2C:44-6.3, 9:3-40.5, 18A:35-4.32, 30:4C-26.8, 30:4C-27.19, 30:5B-6.14, 30:5B-25.7, 52:17B-193
Advance Law: 2A:30B-1, 2C:7-2, 2C:24-4.1, 2C:43-6.4, 2C:44-6.3, 9:3-40.5, 18A:35-4.32, 30:4C-26.8, 30:4C-27.19, 30:5B-6.14, 30:5B-25.7, 52:17B-193
Pamphlet Law: 2A:30B-1, 2C:7-2, 2C:24-4.1, 2C:43-3.8, 2C:43-6.4, 2C:44-6.3, 9:3-40.5, 18A:35-4.32, 30:4C-26.8, 30:4C-27.19, 30:5B-6.14, 30:5B-25.7, 52:17B-193