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 punishable by 10-20 years of imprisonment and aggravated sexual contact punishable by three to five years.

The bill also includes a definition of a transportation network company driver, aligning it with existing legal definitions. The changes aim to enhance protections for passengers and hold drivers accountable for any sexual misconduct. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.