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NJ A3674

NJ A3674
Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends Megan's Law to require that the county prosecutors determine an offender's risk of re-offense, or tier, prior to the inmate's release from incarceration. At present, many sex offenders are not tiered until they have been released into the community because the offender's residence is a factor that may be considered in determining risk of re-offense. Under current law, the factors relevant to the risk of re-offense, which the prosecutor is required to consider in determining the tier designation, include conditions of release that minimize risk of re-offense such as, whether the offender is residing in a home situation that provides guidance and supervision. In order to enable prosecutors to tier offenders prior to their release from incarceration, the bill removes this factor.

AI Summary

This bill amends Megan's Law, a statute requiring notification about registered sex offenders, to mandate that county prosecutors assess an offender's risk of re-offending, known as their "tier," before they are released from prison. Previously, this risk assessment, which considers factors like supervision and living situations, often occurred after an offender was already in the community. To facilitate pre-release assessments, the bill removes the offender's residence as a factor that must be considered in determining their risk level.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3674
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3674_I1.HTM
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