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NJ A225

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Azzariti

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting human trafficking offenses under N.J.S.2C:13-8, allowing prosecution at any time after the crime is committed

  • Adds human trafficking to the list of offenses with no time limits, joining murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, and certain environmental crimes

  • Currently, human trafficking prosecutions must commence within five years of the offense

  • Amends N.J.S.2C:1-6, New Jersey's time limitations statute for criminal prosecutions

  • Applies immediately to all offenses not already barred by the existing statute of limitations at the time of enactment

Legislative Description

Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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