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NJ A332

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands closed circuit television testimony eligibility to all human trafficking victims and witnesses, removing the current limitation to only cases involving sexual activity
  • Allows trial judges to initiate motions for closed circuit testimony on their own authority, in addition to existing parties (victim/witness, prosecutor, defendant/counsel)
  • Requires court to find by clear and convincing evidence that testifying in person would cause severe emotional or mental distress before granting closed circuit testimony
  • Amends P.L.1985, c.126 (C.2A:84A-32.4) and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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