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NJ A5305

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends existing human trafficking public awareness signage law to require signs be printed in Chinese and Korean, in addition to the current requirements of English and Spanish

  • Applies to establishments already required to display signage, including strip clubs, massage businesses, bars, airports, train and bus stations, hospitals, hotels, and public transportation

  • Signs must remain at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size and printed in 16-point font

  • Penalties for non-compliance remain $300 for first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses

  • Legislation based on recommendations from an October 2024 State Commission of Investigation report on human trafficking in the massage and bodywork therapy industry

Legislative Description

Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.

Judiciary

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2025
Appropriations2/13/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025

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