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NJ A4125
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's statutory definition of "abused child" under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9 to include victims of human trafficking committed by a parent, guardian, or custodian
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Adds human trafficking (as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:13-8) to the existing list of acts constituting child abuse, alongside physical injury, risk of physical injury, and sexual abuse
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Applies to children under 18 years of age whose parent, guardian, or person having custody and control commits or allows human trafficking to be committed against the child
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
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Sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy of Burlington County (District 7), introduced February 19, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends statutory definition of "abused child."
Children, Families and Food Security
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
2/19/2026