Expands crime of human trafficking and eliminates statute of limitations; establishes human trafficking response teams; expands human trafficking training and education requirements; appropriates $1 million to Commission on Human Trafficking.
This bill expands the definition of human trafficking crimes in New Jersey and removes the statute of limitations for prosecuting these offenses, allowing authorities to pursue cases regardless of how much time has passed. It also creates specialized human trafficking response teams to coordinate investigations and support services, while increasing training and education requirements for law enforcement and related professionals. Additionally, the bill appropriates $1 million to the Commission on Human Trafficking to fund these initiatives and improve victim support systems.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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3 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
P
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Brian Bergen
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Heather Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Kennedy
DDemocratic
Co
Katie Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Marisa Sweeney
DDemocratic
Co
Melinda Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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