S 3946·NJ·senate
Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *
Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Angela McKnight (D)
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Reported with Assembly committee amendments Second Reading Assembly
Oct 22, 2026
Summary
The bill makes human‑trafficking offenses more severe, removes any statute of limitations, and lets victims sue for restitution and damages. It requires each county to form a Human Trafficking Response Team, funds the state commission, and mandates training for law‑enforcement, hotels, motels and health‑care facilities. The goal is to improve detection, prosecution and victim support across New Jersey.
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