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NJ S4899
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
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Upgrades promotion of prostitution from a third-degree to second-degree crime, with a mandatory minimum sentence of one-third to one-half of the term imposed or five years (whichever is greater) before parole eligibility
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Elevates compelling another to engage in prostitution and promoting prostitution of one's spouse from third-degree to second-degree crimes with the same mandatory minimum sentencing requirements
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Creates two new offenses: "leader of a prostitution network" (second-degree crime with fines up to $250,000 or five times seized profits) and "participant in a prostitution network" (third-degree crime)
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Establishes a presumption against admission into the Pretrial Intervention Program for defendants charged with prostitution-related crimes, except for those engaging in prostitution as the prostitute
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Provides an affirmative defense for participants in a prostitution network who were victims of human trafficking during the alleged offense
Legislative Description
Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
12/1/2025