This bill amends New Jersey laws to enhance protections for victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation, establishing a civil action for victims to seek damages against those profiting from child sexual abuse material, with the potential for recovery of three times the financial gains made by perpetrators. It clarifies that individuals associated with corporations can be held personally liable and introduces provisions for injunctive relief to prevent the production and distribution of such materials. Additionally, the bill updates registration requirements for sex offenders, including those from other jurisdictions, mandating registration with local law enforcement and outlining specific timelines for compliance, while emphasizing the importance of notifying law enforcement of any changes in address or employment status.

The legislation also addresses the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation materials, establishing strict liability for defendants and outlining penalties based on the number of items involved. It modifies the expungement process for individuals with criminal convictions, specifying that serious offenses, particularly those involving violence or sexual crimes against minors, are not eligible for expungement. Furthermore, the bill disqualifies individuals with convictions for crimes against children from employment in positions involving children and mandates thorough criminal history checks for prospective resource family parents or adoptive parents. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen child protection measures and enhance public safety through stricter supervision and monitoring of high-risk offenders.

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