Revises statutory terms pertaining to sexual exploitation or abuse of children.
This bill updates New Jersey's legal terminology by replacing "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse or exploitation material" (CSAEM) throughout state statutes. The change affects multiple sections of law including those related to crimes, sex offender registration, employment disqualifications, and educational programs. The purpose is to use more accurate language that reflects the reality of these crimes and avoids implying consent from victims. The sponsor states this terminology update is not intended to change the substance of the law, but to make the language more consistent with current understanding and international standards. The bill corrects technical inconsistencies in existing statutes while maintaining the same legal protections and penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Sep 26, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Mar 4, 2024
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
lower
3 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
P
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
P
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Barbara McCann Stamato
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
Garnet Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
Co
Margie Donlon
DDemocratic
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Pam Lampitt
DDemocratic
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