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NJ A1070

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wayne DeAngelo

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3 million from the General Fund to the New Jersey Division of State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) as a supplement to the fiscal year 2026 budget

  • Funds may be used for training, equipment, vehicle purchases and outfitting, software licenses, and staff mental health initiatives

  • Any unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year carries forward to support the same purposes

  • Addresses anticipated increase in online child exploitation and human trafficking expected with the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing more visitors to the region

  • Responds to limited and currently frozen federal funding under the Protect Our Children Act of 2008 due to federal government shutdown

Legislative Description

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3 million to NJ Division of State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.331.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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