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NJ A272

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michele Matsikoudis

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends N.J.S.2C:1-6 to add human trafficking (C.2C:13-8) to the list of crimes that have no statute of limitations for prosecution

  • Currently, human trafficking prosecutions must commence within five years of the offense; this bill would allow prosecution at any time

  • Joins other offenses already exempt from time limitations, including murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, and certain environmental crimes

  • Applies to all human trafficking offenses not yet barred from prosecution under the existing statute of limitations as of the bill's effective date

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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