Prohibits sex offenders from distributing candy or other items to children on Halloween.
This bill prohibits people convicted of sex offenses against minors (defined as "excluded sex offenders" under existing law) from giving candy or other items to children under 18 during Halloween or Halloween-themed events. It amends New Jersey law to make this distribution a fourth-degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. The law directly affects individuals with specific sex offense convictions who are prohibited from certain youth-related activities under current statutes. It targets a specific behavior during a high-risk event (Halloween) to enhance child safety, without altering other provisions of the existing sex offender registration and supervision framework.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 2572
Scope: NJ
Hi! I can help you understand A 2572. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline