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NJ A225
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Azzariti
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AI Summary
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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
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Adds human trafficking to the list of offenses with no time limits, joining murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, and certain environmental crimes
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Currently, human trafficking prosecutions must commence within five years of the offense
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Amends N.J.S.2C:1-6, New Jersey's time limitations statute for criminal prosecutions
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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