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NJ S4699
Bill
Status
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Human Trafficking Unit within the Department of Law and Public Safety, staffed with one or more assistant or deputy attorneys general, including a designated Human Trafficking Coordinator
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Unit responsibilities include prosecuting human trafficking cases, assisting counties with investigations and prosecutions, and providing victim support service information
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Requires collaboration with multiple state agencies including Labor and Workforce Development, Homeland Security, Health, Human Services, State Police, county prosecutors, and the Commission on Human Trafficking
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Mandates a public awareness campaign to educate the public about signs and consequences of human trafficking and encourage support for victims
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Attorney General must develop law enforcement training curriculum on handling, investigating, and prosecuting human trafficking cases, reviewed at least every two years, with annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature
Legislative Description
Requires Attorney General to establish Human Trafficking Unit in Department of Law and Public Safety.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
10/20/2025