Establishes Governor's Survivor Leader Advisory Council in DOH; requires council to create report on human trafficking and 2026 FIFA World Cup; appropriates $1 million.
This bill creates a Governor's Survivor Leader Advisory Council within New Jersey's Department of Health to address human trafficking risks linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The council, composed of survivors and experts, must evaluate existing anti-trafficking laws, recommend new policies, review assistance programs, and develop public awareness campaigns - including signage and hotlines - within 180 days of the bill's enactment. It requires the council to submit a report with specific recommendations to the Governor and Legislature, including best practices for victim identification, public service announcements, and coordination with law enforcement. The bill appropriates $1 million for the council's operations and expires after the report is submitted or one year post-World Cup, whichever comes later.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
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