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NJ A2778
NJ A2778Requires prosecutor 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
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
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 a sex offender's risk of re-offense, or tier, prior to the offender's release from incarceration. Currently, 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 concerning the notification of sex offenders, to require county prosecutors to determine 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 guidance in a home situation, was often done after release, with the offender's residence being a key consideration. To enable pre-release tier determination, the bill removes the offender's home situation as a factor in this assessment, ensuring that the risk evaluation can be completed while the individual is still incarcerated.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2778 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2778_I1.HTM |
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