New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2312: Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2312 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images. Primary sponsor: Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq., Chris Tully (Democratic), Andrea Katz (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Tully | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Andrea Katz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (72-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee