Revises definition of child abuse or neglect to include additional perpetrators; establishes requirements concerning provision of services to children who engage in problematic sexual behaviors.

This New Jersey bill revises the legal definition of "abused child" to explicitly include cases where abuse (physical injury, sexual abuse, or risk of harm) is committed or allowed by non-parental caregivers - such as teachers, staff in schools or institutions, or other individuals with custody or control - not just parents or legal guardians. It expands protections for children by clarifying that institutions (including schools) must be held accountable for abuse by their staff, while exempting day schools from certain provisions under the current definition. The bill does not create new services for children with problematic sexual behaviors (as referenced in the title), but focuses solely on broadening the definition of abuse to cover additional perpetrators. The legislation is currently pending before the Assembly Judiciary Committee after its introduction on January 13, 2026.