Authorizes municipality to enact ordinance regulating where certain sex offenders may reside.
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Overview
This bill authorizes New Jersey municipalities to enact ordinances regulating where certain sex offenders who have committed crimes against minors may reside. Specifically, it allows municipalities to establish restricted zones around elementary and secondary schools, playgrounds, and child care centers where these offenders are prohibited from living. The bill includes several exceptions to this restriction, such as for individuals serving sentences in correctional facilities or those deemed to have a low risk of re-offense. It also sets a 500-foot distance limit for these restrictions and ensures that ordinances don't completely prohibit residency in all residential areas.
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Douglas Steinhardt
Joseph Pennacchio
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