This bill amends New Jersey laws to strengthen protections for victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation. It establishes a civil action allowing victims to seek damages from those profiting from child sexual abuse material, with the potential to recover three times the financial gains of the perpetrators. The bill clarifies personal liability for individuals associated with corporations involved in such activities and provides for injunctive relief to prevent the production and distribution of exploitative materials. Additionally, it updates sex offender registration requirements, specifying obligations related to changes in residence, employment, or educational status, and enhances penalties for offenses related to child endangerment and the distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Moreover, the bill introduces strict liability for defendants in possession of materials depicting child sexual exploitation, eliminating the need for the State to prove intent to distribute. It establishes penalties based on the number of items involved, with mandatory minimum sentences and ineligibility for parole for serious offenses. The legislation also modifies the expungement process for individuals with criminal convictions, particularly those involving violence or sexual crimes against minors, ensuring that such individuals are closely monitored. It further disqualifies individuals with certain convictions from employment in positions involving children and mandates criminal history background checks for family day care providers. Overall, the bill aims to enhance child protection and public safety through stringent legal measures and oversight.

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