The 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 potential recovery of three times the financial gains made by perpetrators. The bill clarifies personal liability for individuals associated with corporations and introduces provisions for injunctive relief to prevent the production and distribution of such materials. Additionally, it updates registration requirements for sex offenders, including those from other jurisdictions, mandating that they register with local law enforcement and notify authorities of any changes in their status.

Furthermore, the bill enhances penalties for possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation materials, introducing strict liability for defendants and categorizing offenses based on the number of items involved. It establishes mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for repeat offenders, and outlines penalties for leading networks that share such materials. The legislation also modifies the expungement process, emphasizing that serious offenses against minors are not eligible for expungement, and mandates psychological evaluations for offenders. Overall, the bill aims to improve public safety by imposing stricter supervision on high-risk offenders and ensuring that individuals with serious criminal histories are disqualified from positions involving the care of children.

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