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NJ A3503
NJ A3503Prohibits sex offenders from distributing candy or other items to children on Halloween.
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Introduced
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits excluded sex offenders from distributing candy or other items to children under 18 years of age on Halloween or at any event celebrating. The phrase "excluded sex offender" is defined in section 1 of P.L.2009, c.139 (C.2C:7-22) as a person who has been convicted, adjudicated delinquent or found not guilty by reason of insanity for the commission of a sex offense, which involves a victim under 18 years of age. Under the bill, an excluded sex offender who distributes candy or other items to children on Halloween or at an event celebrating Halloween is guilty of a fourth degree crime, which is punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits "excluded sex offenders" (defined as those convicted of sex offenses involving victims under 18 years old) from distributing candy or other items to children under 18 on Halloween or at any Halloween event. Violating this provision is a fourth-degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill also clarifies that excluded sex offenders are generally prohibited from participating in youth-serving organizations, with some exceptions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/25/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4000/3503_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4000/3503_I1.PDF |
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