Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.

This bill requires New Jersey state employers and contracted service providers to verify applicants' history of child abuse or sexual misconduct for positions involving regular contact with children under 18. Applicants must disclose past investigations, disciplinary actions, or license suspensions related to such misconduct and provide employer contact details for verification. Employers must contact previous employers (within the last 20 years) to confirm this information through written, phone, or electronic means. False disclosures may result in employment denial, termination, or a $500 civil penalty.