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S 1270·NJ·senate

Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Greenstein, Linda R. (D)
Latest Action

Received in the Assembly Referred to AJU

Jun 30, 2026

Summary

The bill removes time limits for bringing criminal charges for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact offenses, and it extends the filing window for civil suits arising from those crimes. It applies to victims, prosecutors, and potential defendants, allowing cases to be started at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred. The change is intended to give survivors greater opportunity to seek justice.

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