A 1190 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Attorney General to establish Human Trafficking Unit in Department of Law and Public Safety.

This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create a dedicated Human Trafficking Unit within the Department of Law and Public Safety. The unit must include assistant/deputy attorneys general (with one designated as Coordinator) and is responsible for prosecuting trafficking cases, assisting counties with investigations, connecting victims to support services, and collaborating with state agencies like Health, Human Services, and the Division of State Police. It also mandates ongoing training for law enforcement on handling trafficking cases and requires the Coordinator to annually report to the Governor and Legislature on the unit's work and suggest improvements. The bill directly affects state law enforcement, victim services, and county prosecutors by establishing a centralized, coordinated approach to combat human trafficking.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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