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NJ A1408
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
- Expands required languages on human trafficking public awareness signs from English and Spanish to also include Chinese and Korean
- Applies to signage at 16 types of establishments including strip clubs, massage businesses, bars, airports, train stations, bus stations, truck stops, hospitals, hotels, and public transportation
- Signs must be at least 8.5" x 11", printed in 16-point font, and display the national 24-hour human trafficking hotline number
- Civil penalties for non-compliance are $300 for first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense
- Responds to an October 2024 Commission of Investigation report on human trafficking in New Jersey's massage and bodywork therapy industry
Legislative Description
Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
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