Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

This New Jersey bill (S 2369) requires local governments to notify municipal governing bodies when a sex offender registers, and prohibits sex offenders convicted of crimes against minors under 18 from living within 500 feet of schools, child care centers, or playgrounds. It mandates that law enforcement forward registration details to local officials, and establishes the 500-foot residential restriction with limited exceptions (such as pre-existing residences, facilities like prisons or mental health centers, or court-approved exemptions). The bill directly affects sex offenders with minor victims and local governments responsible for receiving notifications. It aims to enhance public safety by restricting where these offenders can reside near child-congregate areas, pending enactment.