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NJ A2851

Requires use of email for certain community notification under Megan's law.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill requires the Attorney General to provide a means for notification by electronic mail when a sex offender listed on the Internet registry registers a new address in a different county or zip code from the offender's previous address. Members of the public may submit a request to receive this information by electronic mail for up to three counties or zip codes. The notification by electronic mail provided under this bill supplements the current methods of notification.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Attorney General to provide a means for notification by email when a sex offender registered on the Megan's Law internet registry changes address to a different county or zip code, or when any other information about the offender is updated. Members of the public can request to receive these email notifications for up to three counties or zip codes. The Attorney General must also promulgate guidelines to implement this new email notification system, which will take effect on the first day of the seventh month after the bill is enacted.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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