S 740 — Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program.

Summary

Child Advocacy Ctr-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Bd-expand responsibilities

Bill Text

• Introduced View text Current html December 18, 2025

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This bill amends 6 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.107; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.108; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.109; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.110; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.111; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.113.

• N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.107

  770 a certification certification → 900 and 21 centers in New Jersey an annual progress review to qualify for available funding through the provisions of P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.107 et seq.) an annual progress review

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.108

  and in P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) Board" means the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board established in section 3 of P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.109). "Problematic sexual behavior" means behavior, initiated by youth under the age of 18, involving the use sexual body parts in a manner that is developmentally inappropriate or potentially harmful to themselves or the person or persons impacted by the behavior. "Problematic sexual behavior" also includes technology facilitated adverse sexualized behaviors that can be considered problematic and harmful including, but not limited to, sexting, posting sexual images, and exposure to pornography and other sexually explicit electronic communication. "Program" means the "Problematic Sexual Behavior Program" established pursuant to section 8 of P.L. , c. (C ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill). "Specialized care coordinator" means a care coordinator employed by a care management organization contracted with the Division of Children's System of Care in the Department of Children and Families to provide case coordination services to youth and families impacted by problematic sexual behaviors, including, but not limited to, determining service needs and making referrals to appropriate medical and mental health providers and community-based resources available for youth who engage in or have been impacted by problematic sexual behavior and their families. "State Central Registry" means the emergency telephone service for the receipt of calls involving a report, complaint, or allegation of child abuse or neglect established pursuant to section 25 of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.9:8-8.12)

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.109

  a certification 14 Chapter Coordinator ten ⟦INS⟧13⟦/INS⟧ ; ⟦INS⟧a specialized care coordinator or a specialized care coordinator supervisor,⟦/INS⟧ ; this act ⟦INS⟧nine⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧seven⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧at⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧assistant commissioner⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧assistant commissioner⟦/INS⟧ → an annual progress review 17 the Director of the Problematic Sexual Behavior Program established pursuant to section 8 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), Executive Director 13 12 and problematic sexual behaviors in children with expertise in child abuse and neglect and problematic sexual behaviors in children , a representative of the leadership of a care management organization contracted with the Division of Children's System of Care, a specialized care coordinator or a specialized care coordinator supervisor, a representative of the State Central Registry , P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.107 et seq.) h. (1) The board shall establish a Problematic Sexual Behavior Subcommittee to: (a) provide oversight of the Statewide response to reports of problematic sexual behavior; (b) review the Problematic Sexual Behavior Program established in section 8 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill); (c) make recommendations to the department that will enable the program to improve the effectiveness of the services provided to youth who engage in or have been impacted by problematic sexual behavior and their families; and (d) evaluate the need for new or expanded services or programs to enhance the Statewide response to reports of problematic sexual behavior. (2) The board shall appoint at least nine 12 members to the subcommittee consisting of: (a) the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency; the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Children's System of Care; and the Executive Director of the New Jersey Children's Alliance, or their designees, who shall serve ex-officio; and (b) at least seven nine public members, including: a representative of the program; a representative of a care management organization contracted with the Division of Children's System of Care; a representative of a child advocacy center ; a representative of the State Central Registry ; a county prosecutor with at experience, background, or specialized knowledge in child welfare cases and problematic sexual behavior; a law enforcement officer with experience in child abuse and neglect investigations; a representative of the Office of the Public Defender with experience, background, or specialized knowledge in cases involving problematic sexual behavior, or who is a staff member of the Office of Law Guardian, the Office of Parental Representation, or the Youth Defense Unit; a pediatrician employed by a regional diagnostic and treatment center for child abuse and neglect; and a mental health provider with expertise in child abuse and neglect and problematic sexual behavior. (c) A minimum of one public member shall serve on both the subcommittee and the board. (d) The members of the subcommittee shall serve for a term of three years or until the appointment of a successor. (e) Members of the subcommittee shall be appointed and hold their initial organizational meeting within 45 days after the effective date of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill). (f) The subcommittee shall designate a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members, except that the 1 assistant commissioner Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Children's System of Care and the 1 assistant commissioner Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, or their designees, shall not serve as the chairperson or vice chairperson of the subcommittee. (g) The subcommittee shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of employees of the Department of Children and Families and seek the advice of experts as required and as may be available for the purposes of conducting the reviews required by this subsection.

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• N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.110

  a certification this act and this act this act → an annual progress review P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.111) P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.113) P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.112) or the "Child Treatment Assistance Fund" established pursuant to section 10 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), as appropriate; and d. administer, in coordination with the Department of Children and Families, the "Child Treatment Assistance Fund"

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.111

  a certification certification certification qualify for certification with this act this act compliance this act → an annual progress review an annual progress review an annual progress review receive a satisfactory progress review from during and immediately after a multidisciplinary team meeting, and , based on the most recent progress review or training requirements outlined in the standards developed by the National Children's Alliance, , consistent with standards developed by the National Children's Alliance and all other applicable standards relating to child advocacy center-multidisciplinary team advisory boards, P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.113) P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.107 et seq.) progress has received a satisfactory annual progress review P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.107 et seq.)

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.113

  this act this act → P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.111) , with government and community-based support P.L.2017, c.90 (C.9:6-8.111)

  amended

Action History

1. October 05, 2026

   REF SBA

2. October 05, 2026

   REP/SCA 2RS

3. January 13, 2026

   INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

• John J. Burzichelli · Primary
• M. Teresa Ruiz · Primary
• Vin Gopal · Cosponsor
• Angela V. McKnight · Cosponsor
• Renee C. Burgess · Cosponsor
• Shirley K. Turner · Cosponsor

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