New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1446: Requires person convicted, or fleeing charge, of sex offense in foreign country to register under Megan's Law; requires law enforcement to inquire about immigration status of sex offenders and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1446 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires person convicted, or fleeing charge, of sex offense in foreign country to register under Megan's Law; requires law enforcement to inquire about immigration status of sex offenders and cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Primary sponsor: Erik Simonsen (Republican), Antwan McClellan (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erik Simonsen (Republican); Antwan McClellan (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.