NJ A4470

Expands New Jersey's human trafficking law to explicitly cover crimes committed through gaming platforms, video game marketplaces, internet-connected devices, and social media networks as a first-degree offense

Increases fines for first-degree human trafficking convictions from a minimum of $25,000 to between $100,000 and $500,000, and raises second-degree assistance/facilitation fines from $15,000 to $50,000

Requires gaming platforms and video game marketplaces operating in or accessible to New Jersey residents to adopt written anti-trafficking policies, report suspected trafficking to law enforcement within 24 hours, and preserve evidence for investigations

Creates civil penalties of up to $20,000 per violation for platforms that fail to comply with reporting requirements, with platforms committing more than two violations in two years declared a public nuisance subject to additional legal action

Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for gaming platforms that report suspected trafficking activity in good faith, and creates an affirmative defense for service providers who promptly report trafficking and take action to prevent future misuse