NJ S1814

Upgrades a first offense of patronizing prostitution from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000

Maintains current law that a fourth or subsequent offense remains a crime of the third degree, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to $15,000

Directs all fines collected from patron prostitution convictions to be deposited into the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" instead of municipal treasuries

Requires convicted patrons to participate in the "Prostitution Offender Program" with a $500 assessment fee, which funds victim services and law enforcement

Targets demand-side enforcement by increasing penalties for buyers of sexual services ("johns") while preserving lesser penalties for individuals selling services