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NJ S1913
NJ S1913Requires additional fines for certain crimes against minors to fund Amber Alert system.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill imposes a $400 assessment on persons convicted of certain crimes committed against minors. The money collected is to be forwarded to the State Treasurer to be placed in a fund called the "Amber Alert Fund" which the bill establishes. The Attorney General is required to distribute the money from the fund to the Missing Persons Clearinghouse in the Division of the State Police's Missing Persons Unit for the purpose of making enhancements to the Amber Alert system. After enhancements to the system have been made, any additional money from the fund shall be used for programs designed to recover abducted children. The crimes for which the $400 would be assessed are: interference with custody; luring a child into a motor vehicle, structure, or isolated area; exposing one's intimate parts to a child; and endangering the welfare of a child. The following crimes would also be subject to the $400 fee in situations where the victim is under the age of 18 years: murder, assault, terroristic threats, kidnapping, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and aggravated criminal sexual contact.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new fund called the "Amber Alert Fund" to enhance the Amber Alert system, which is used to quickly disseminate information about missing children. A $400 assessment will be imposed on individuals convicted of specific crimes against minors, including interference with custody, luring a child, exposing oneself to a child, and endangering a child's welfare. This fee will also apply to convictions for murder, assault, terroristic threats, kidnapping, sexual assault, and related offenses if the victim is under 18 years old. The money collected will be sent to the State Treasurer and then distributed by the Attorney General to the Missing Persons Clearinghouse within the State Police to improve the Amber Alert system. Once the system enhancements are complete, any remaining funds will be used for programs aimed at recovering abducted children.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1913 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1913_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1913_I1.HTM |
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