S 474 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.

This bill (S 474) requires human trafficking awareness signs in New Jersey to include information in Chinese and Korean, in addition to English and Spanish. It affects businesses like strip clubs, massage parlors, hotels, airports, hospitals, and transportation hubs that already display these signs under existing law. The signs must be at least 8.5x11 inches, printed in 16-point font, and displayed in conspicuous locations. Failure to comply carries a $300 penalty for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The change responds to a 2024 Commission report on trafficking in the massage industry.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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