“The danger posed by the presence of a sex offender who has committed violent acts against children requires a system of notification to protect the public safety and welfare of the community.” (Legislative Statement accompanying New Jersey Assembly Bill 85 of the 133 Legislative Session (Megan’s Law), introduced Aug 15, 1994, enacted October 31, 1994.)

The Creation of Megan’s Law

Who would deny that we should do all we can to protect our children from dangerous predators lurking in our midst? Certainly no one in the New Jersey State Assembly, where an 11 bill package to regulate those with sex offense convictions was introduced within just two weeks of the tragic death of Megan Kanka.