This bill amends New Jersey's sexual assault laws to classify acts of sexual penetration or sexual contact committed by transportation network company drivers or taxicab drivers against passengers as aggravated sexual assault or aggravated sexual contact, respectively. Specifically, it stipulates that if a driver uses coercion or acts without the passenger's affirmative and freely-given permission, they will be guilty of aggravated sexual assault, a crime of the first degree, or aggravated sexual contact, a crime of the third degree. The penalties for these crimes include significant prison time and fines, with aggravated sexual assault carrying a potential sentence of 10-20 years and aggravated criminal sexual contact carrying a sentence of 3-5 years.

The bill introduces new legal language defining the circumstances under which these offenses occur, specifically targeting drivers of transportation network companies and taxicabs. It also clarifies the definition of a transportation network company driver as per existing law. The changes aim to enhance the legal protections for passengers and hold drivers accountable for any acts of sexual misconduct. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.