Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
What changed between versions
Large blocks of duplicate text were removed, including a repeated copy of Section 1 (amending C.2C:14-14 with all definitions for sexual contact, stalking, cyber-harassment, etc.) and a repeated copy of Section 6 (amending N.J.S.38A:23-17 regarding guardian assistance programs). These were artifacts of the technical review process.
A cross-reference citation was changed from 'P.L.2025, c.35, s.18' to 'P.L.2023, c.127, s.2', correcting the reference for the section amending C.2C:14-14.
A STATEMENT section was added at the end of the bill providing a plain-language summary of all provisions, including protective orders for military sexual assault victims, firearms restrictions for those under restraining orders, unpaid leave for military legal proceedings, financial assistance for travel to proceedings, concurrent jurisdiction over military installations, and Victims of Crime Compensation eligibility.
The bill status changed from 'As reported by the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel,' reflecting its new procedural stage in the legislative process.
