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NJ A1967
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Minors under 18 cannot be charged with juvenile delinquency for prostitution offenses; instead, law enforcement must refer them to the Department of Children and Family Services
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The Department of Children and Family Services will determine whether the minor qualifies as a "socially or economically disadvantaged youth" based on family background and whether the conduct stemmed from that disadvantage
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Expands the existing affirmative defense to prostitution charges to include anyone under 18 years of age, in addition to the current defense for human trafficking victims
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Aims to redirect youth engaged in prostitution away from the juvenile justice system toward social services, particularly when their conduct results from poverty, lack of support, or systemic bias
Legislative Description
Directs referral of certain persons under 18 for determination of status as socially or economically disadvantaged youth.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024