S 3772 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Imposes mandatory fine and education requirement for certain prostitution offenses committed within 500 feet of a school, registered day care or licensed child care facility property; creates fund.

This bill requires mandatory fines and education programs for individuals convicted of prostitution offenses committed within 500 feet of schools, registered day care centers, or licensed child care facilities in New Jersey. The legislation creates a dedicated fund to support these education requirements and establishes specific penalties for prostitution activities near locations where children are present. It amends existing prostitution laws to include stricter penalties for offenses occurring near educational and childcare facilities, aiming to protect children from proximity to sex work. The bill applies to both those engaging in prostitution and those promoting it within the specified distance of protected locations.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Angela McKnight
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