Increases penalty for failing to register as sex offender for more than 24 months.

This bill increases penalties for sex offenders who fail to register or update their information with law enforcement for longer than two years. Currently, such failures are a third-degree crime (3-5 years in prison, up to $15,000 fine), but this bill elevates it to a second-degree crime (5-10 years in prison, up to $150,000 fine) for violations lasting 24 months or more. It directly affects individuals required to register under New Jersey's sex offender laws who miss registration deadlines, fail to verify addresses annually, or provide false information for extended periods. The change modifies existing penalties without altering registration requirements or eligibility for termination of registration obligations.