A 3685
Requires AG to defend challenges to certain municipal ordinances that establish residency requirements for convicted sex offenders.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Attorney General to defend local municipalities if they are sued over ordinances that restrict where convicted sex offenders can live. The Attorney General will create a sample ordinance to guide municipalities, ensuring it doesn’t violate residents’ rights to travel or move. The state will cover the legal costs for municipalities defending these ordinances against lawsuits.
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