NJ A5294

Expands the affirmative defense for human trafficking victims from only specific offenses (human trafficking, prostitution, and related crimes) to any offense under Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes

Requires defendants to prove two elements: they were a victim of human trafficking during the alleged offense, and the crime was committed as a direct result of the trafficking offense against them

Allows the affirmative defense to be asserted even if the prosecution for the human trafficking offense committed against the defendant did not result in a conviction

Amends three sections of existing law: the human trafficking statute (C.2C:13-8), the human trafficking assistance statute (C.2C:13-9), and the prostitution and related offenses statute (N.J.S.2C:34-1)

Takes effect 30 days following enactment