This bill amends New Jersey's murder statutes to mandate life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for individuals convicted of murder committed during the commission of certain sex offenses, specifically sexual assault or criminal sexual contact, regardless of the victim's age. The current law stipulates that this severe penalty applies only when the victim is under 18 years old. The proposed change broadens the scope of this penalty to include all victims, thereby eliminating the age restriction.

In addition to this primary change, the bill also makes several deletions to the existing legal language regarding the conditions under which a murder conviction leads to life imprisonment without parole. Notably, it removes the requirement that the victim must be under 18 years old for the harsher sentence to apply. This legislative adjustment aims to enhance the consequences for those who commit murder in conjunction with sexual offenses, reflecting a commitment to addressing violent crimes more stringently. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.